Question

an organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen 1.8 gram of substance on combustion gave 2.64 gram of carbon dioxide and 1.0 8gram of water .calculate the empirical formula of the compound ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Empirical formula =C16H15

Explanation:

Let the compound be CxHy

It produces Xmoles Co2,Here Co2 is 2.64gram which is 0.06 moles Co2 Hrnce x is 0.064

similarly 1.08 gram water is produced which is 0.06mole

x:y=16:15