In a Quantitative Study, 4

In a quantitative study, 4.624 grams of a compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen yielded 7.210 g of CO₂ and 2.656 g of H₂O in a combustion apparatus. Determine the empirical formula of the compound. Hint: Use a multiplier that gives you molar ratios that are precise to 2 decimals to avoid rounding errors.

A) C₉H₁₆O₈
B) C₁₀H₁₈O₉
C) C₁₁H₂₀O₁₀
D) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
E) C₁₃H₂₄O₁₂