AP EAMCET202316 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryActual
The weight percentage of C and H in a hydrocarbon is in the ratio of 4: 1 . What is its empirical formula?
Options
- ACH
- BCH ₂
- CCH ₃
- DCH ₄
Correct answer
C. CH ₃
Step-by-step solution
M ( c )=12.01, M ( H )=1.0 m ( c )=4 m ( H ) (Given) If n ( c )=1 and n ( H )=3 m ( c )=12.01 and m ( H )=3 and C : H mass ratio =4: 1 Empirical formula = CH ₃ .