Question

A certain compound contains Calcium, Carbon and
Nitrogen in the mass ratio, 20:6:14. The empirical
formula of the compound is
1) CaCN
2) CaC,N
3) CaC,(CN),
4) CaCN​

Answer 1

Answer:

CaCN2

Explanation:

The ratio of atoms of ca:c:n

20/40:6/12:14/14

0.5:0.5:1

1,1,2

Therefore the emperical formula of compound is CaCN2