BITSAT2018ChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryActual
The empirical formula and molecular mass of a compound are CH 2 O and 180 g respectively. The molecular formula of the compound will be
Options
- AC 9 H 18 O 9
- BCH 2 O
- CC 6 H 12 O 6
- DC 2 H 4 O 2
Correct answer
C. C 6 H 12 O 6
Step-by-step solution
As we know that, the Molar mass of Carbon=12 Molar mass of Hydrogen=1 Molar mass of Oxygen=16 Empirical formula mass = CH 2 O = 12 + 2 + 1 × 16 = 30 Molecular mass = 180 n =  Molccular Mass   Empirical formula mass  = 100 30 = 6 ∵ Molecular formula = n × empirical formula ∴ Molecular formula = 6 × CH 2 O = C 6 H 12 O 6