MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryPhysical ChemistryMole _ Equivalent ConceptPrevious Year Questions
An organic compound contains 78% (by wt.) carbon and remaining percentage of hydrogen. The right option for the empirical formula of this compound is: [Atomic wt. of C is 12, H is 1] (NEET 2021)
A.CH₃✓ Correct
B.CH₄
C.CH
D.CH₂
Explanation
Element Percentage Moles Relative moles C 78 6.5 1 H 22 22 3.38 Thus, empirical formula is CH₃.
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