Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry Question 293
Question: The empirical formula of an acid is $ CH _2O _2 $ , the probable molecular formula of acid may be [AFMC 2000]
Options:
A) $ CH _2O $
B) $ CH _2O _2 $
C) $ C _2H _4O _2 $
D) $ C _3H _6O _4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Empirical formula of an acid is $ CH _2O _2 $
$ {{(\text{Empirical formula)}} _{n}}= $ Molecular formula n = whole no. multiple i.e. 1,2,3,4…………..
If $ n=1 $ molecular formula $ CH _2O _2 $ .