You are given a liquid sample that contains either methanol, ethanol, or a mixture of both. You use combustion analysis of a 0.336 g sample and obtain 0.462 g of CO₂. What did you learn about your sample?

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The combustion of methanol produces a higher ratio of CO2 to the original sample mass compared to ethanol. The given data suggests a higher CO2 yield consistent with methanol.

You Are Given a Liquid Sample That Contains Either Methanol