Calculate the Empirical Formula for Natural Flavors

Question # 00767023 Posted By: MARCIA Updated on: 06/24/2020 12:03 PM Due on: 07/05/2020
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Problem- Calculate the empirical formula for each of the following natural flavors based on their elemental mass percent composition.

A)- nitroglycerin (used medically as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions): C 15.87%H 2.22%N 18.50%O 63.41%.

B)- vanillin (responsible for the taste and smell of vanilla): C 63.15%H 5.30%O 31.55%.

I want you to clarify the chemistry in this above problem.

 

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