The elemental composition of a compound is 54.2\% C, 9.2\% H and 36.6\% O. If the molar mass of the compound is 132 g mol-1, the molecular formula of the compound is : [Given : The relative atomic mass of C:H:O=12:1:16]
- C4H8O2
- C6H12O6
- C4H9O3
- C6H12O3
Answer
(4) C6H12O3
Solution
C:H:O= 54.212: 9.21: 36.616=4.52:9.2:2.29 2:4:1
Empirical formula C2H4O (mass 44); n= 13244=3 C6H12O3
Answer: (4)