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) $ C_6H_6 $
B) $ C_2H_5OH $
C) $ C_2H_6 $
D) $ CHCl_3 $
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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 = $ CH_3 $ or $ C_2H_6 $ .
