Question

Calculate the molecular formula of the compound if equivalent mass of the compound
is 60

Answer 1

Answer:

C

H

2

O

Explanation:

To find the ratio in moles you divide by the

A

r

of each element.

Using approximate values:

Ratio in grams

C

:

H

:

O

⇒

40

:

6.7

:

53.3

Ratio in moles

⇒

40

12

:

6.7

1

:

53.3

16

⇒

3.33

:

6.7

:

3.33

Dividing through by

3.33

⇒

1

:

2

:

1

So the empirical formula is:

C

H

2

O