what is the simplest formula of the compound which has the following percentage composition : carbon 80%, hydrogen 20%, if the molecular mass is 30, calculate the molecular formula.
Kia , 7 Years ago
Grade 11
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Viresh kumar
Last Activity: 7 Years ago
Let there be 100 gram of substance
Then,C is 80 gram and Hydrogen is 20 Gram
Then,COmpound is:
C80/12H20/1
C6.67H20
Dividing by 6.67
=> CH3(This is Emperical Formula)
Molecular Mass of CH3 is 12 + 3 = 15
M.M. of Compound = 30
So,n=30/15=2
Now multiplying the Emperical Formula by 2,
=> C2H6
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