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On analysis, a substance was found to contain: C = 54.54%, H = 9.09%, O = 36.36% The vapour density of the substance is 44, calculate its empirical formula. - Chemistry

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प्रश्न

On analysis, a substance was found to contain:

C = 54.54%, H = 9.09%, O = 36.36%

The vapour density of the substance is 44, calculate its empirical formula.

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उत्तर

Element Percentage Atomic Weight Ratio Simplest Ratio
C 54.54 12 `54.54/12` = 4.54 `4.54/2.27` = 2
H 9.09 1 `9.09/1` = 9.09 `9.09/2.27` = 4
O 36.36 16 `36.36/16` = 2.27 `2.27/2.27` = 1

So, its empirical formula = C2H4O

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Determination of Empirical Formula
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अध्याय 5: Mole concept and Stoichiometry - Exercise 5C [पृष्ठ ९०]

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