Question

The ratio of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in 2-methyl benzoic acid is:

• A. 4: 2: 2
• B. 2: 4: 1
• C. 4: 4: 1
• D. 4: 4: 2

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

2-methyl benzoic acid is
Number of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms are $8:8:2.$ So, $C:H:O$ $4:4:1$