Allicin, a Potent Antibacterial Compound, Is Formed by the Enzyme

Multiple Choice

Allicin, a potent antibacterial compound, is formed by the enzyme alliinase when garlic is chopped or damaged. Allicin contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur atoms. In combustion analysis, a 10.00 mg sample of allicin produced 16.27 mg of CO₂, 5.55 mg of water, and 7.90 mg of SO₂. What is the empirical formula of allicin?

A) C₆H₁₀S₂O
B) C₃H₅SO
C) C₁₂H₂₀S₄O
D) C₆H₁₀SO
E) The moles of oxygen in the sample cannot be determined, so the empirical formula cannot be determined.