Question

hydrocarbon contains 80% carbon. What is the empirical formula of the compound a)CH
b)CH2
c)CH3
d) CH4
e)CHO​

Answer 1

Answer:

c is the correct answer for this question

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Answer 2

Given that the percentage of carbon = 80% and hydrogen = 20%, thus the mole ratio can be calculated as;

80/12:20/1

= 6 . 67 : 20 = 1 : 3

emperical formula = CH3

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