Question

An inorganic compound contains 45% of nitrogen, 9% of hydrogen and 49% of oxygen. calculate its empirical formula. [ Atomic mass N = 14; H = 1; O = 16]​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Element % ratio simplest ratio

N 42 3 1

O 48 3 1

H 9 9 3

Hence, empirical formula is NOH

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