Question

The molecular formula of an organic compound is C6H12O6 and the empirical

formula is CH2O, the value of n is:

1. 2

2. 6

3. 1

4. 12​

Answer 1

Given:

The molecular formula of an organic compound is C6H12O6 and the empirical formula is CH2O.

To find:

Value of n ?

Calculation:

• Let multiplication factor be n:

$\rm(mass \: of \: CH_{2}O ) \times n= \: mass \: of \: C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}$

• We know that mass of C6H12O6 (i.e. glucose) is 180 gram/mol.

$\rm \implies \: (12 + 2 + 16)n = 180$

$\rm \implies \: 30n = 180$

$\rm \implies \: n = 6$

So, value of n is 6.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

6