the empirical formula of an organic compound is CHO. if the molecular mass is 87 what will be the molecular formula
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empirical mass of CHO is 12+1+16=29
let the organic compound of mass 89 be CxHxOx= x(12+1+16) =89
x=3
molecular formula =C3H3O3
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weight of empirical formula=12+1+16=29
molecular formula=n×empirical formula
n=molecular formula/empirical formula
n=87/29=3......
therefore, molecular formula C3H3O3
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