Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 51

Question: A compound contains C=90 and H=10 . Empirical formula of the compound is [NCERT 1976; EAMCET 1978]

Options:

A) C3H10

B) CH2

C) C3H2

D) C3H4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Elements No.of Moles Simple ratio
C = 90% 90/12 = 7.5 7.5/7.5 = 1 × 3 = 3
H = 10% 10/1 = 10 10/7.5 = 1.33 × 3 = 4

Empirical formula = C3H4



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