Q.
In an organic compound of molar mass 108 g mol−1,C,H and N atoms are present in 9 : 1 : 3.5 by weight. Molecular formula can be
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Solution:
Molar mass =108gmol−1
Total part by weight =9+1+3.5=13.5<br/> Weight of carbon =13.59×108=72g
Number of carbon atoms =1272=6
Weight of hydrogen =13.51×108=8g
Number of hydrogen atoms =18=8
Weight of nitrogen =13.53.5×108=28g
Number of nitrogen atom =1428=2
Hence, molecular formula =C6H8N2