Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 76
Question: 64 gm of an organic compound contains 24 gm of carbon, 8 gm of hydrogen and the rest oxygen. The empirical formula of the compound is [MP PMT 1996]
Options:
A) $ CH_2O $
B) $ C_2H_4O $
C) $ CH_4O $
D) $ C_2H_8O_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
| Elements | No.of moles | Simple ratio |
|---|---|---|
| C (24 gm) | 24/12 = 2 | 1 |
| H (8 gm) | 8/1 = 8 | 4 |
| O (32 gm) | 32/16 = 2 | 1 |
Empirical formula = $ CH_4O $
