Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 52
Question: An organic compound contains $ C=36% $ $ H=6% $ and rest oxygen. Its Empirical formula is
Options:
A) $ CH_2O $
B) $ C_2H_3O_3 $
C) $ CH_2O_2 $
D) $ C_2H_2O_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
| Element | % | No.of Moles | Simple Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C 36 | 36/12 = 3 | 3/3 | = 1 |
| H 6 | 6/1 = 6 | 6/3 | = 2 |
| O 58 | 58/16 = 3.62 | 3.62/3 | = 1 |
Therefore, Empirical formula = $ CH_2O $
