Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 75
Question: A hydrocarbon has C=85.72% and remaining H. The hydrocarbon is [MP PET 1996]
Options:
A) $ C_2H_4 $
B) $ C_2H_6 $
C) $ C_2H_2 $
D) $ CH_4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
| Element | No.of moles | Simple ratio |
|---|---|---|
| C 85.72% | 85.72/12 | 7.14 = 1 |
| H 14.18% | 14.18/1 | 14.18 = 2 |
Empirical formula = $ C_2H_4 $ .
