Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 91
Question: An organic compound containing carbon hydrogen and oxygen contains 52.20% carbon and 13.04% hydrogen. Vapour density of the compound is 23. Its molecular formula will be [MP PMT 2002]
Options:
A) $ C_2H_6O $
B) $ C_3H_8O $
C) $ C_4H_8O $
D) $ C_5H_{10}O $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Molecular weight = V.D.
´ 2 = 23 ´ 2 = 46 Molecular weight of $ C_2H_6O=46 $
