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ChemistryNomenclatureMiscellaneous/MixedEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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An organic compound having elements with composition C = 40%, H = 6.7% and O = 53.3%. What will be the empirical formula of the compound?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:
ElementsNo. of molesSimple ratio 
C = 40%40/123.331
H = 6.7%6.7/16.72
O = 53.3%5.33/163.331


Thus, Empirical formula =CH2O.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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