The ratio of mass percentage of carbon and hydrogen in an organic compound is
found to be 6:1 and that between carbon and oxygen is 3:4. The empirical formula of compound is:
A
C3H6O
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B
C2H6O
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C
C3H4O
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D
CH2O
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Solution
The correct option is DCH2O Given the mass % ratio of H,C & O Ratio % C% H=61 & % C% O=34
Ratio of C,H & O is 6:1:8
C
H
O
612
11
816
Ratio of moles
12
1
12
1
2
1
→ Hence, the empirical formula of the compound is CH2O.