Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Chemistry
An organic compound contains 40% Carbon, 6.67% Hydrogen, and 53.33% Oxygen by mass. What is its empirical formula?
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An organic compound contains Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen by mass. What is its empirical formula?
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Solution
Moles of C . Moles of H . Moles of O . Dividing by the smallest value (), the atomic ratio C:H:O is . Thus, the empirical formula is .
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