Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 71

Question: A compound gave 80% carbon and 20 % hydrogen on analysis. The compound is possibly [MADT Bihar 1984; MP PMT 1986]

Options:

A) C6H6

B) C2H5OH

C) C2H6

D) CHCl3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Element No.of Moles Simple Ratio
C = 80 80/12 = 6.66 1
H = 20 20/1 = 20 3

Hence formula = CH3 or C2H6 .



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