Q1 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2) · Chemistry

Compound A contains 8.7% Hydrogen, 74% Carbon and 17.3% Nitrogen. The molecular formula of the compound is, Given : Atomic masses of C,H and N are 12,1 and 14 amu respectively.

The molar mass of the compound A is 162 g mol-1.

  • A
    C4H6N2
  • B
    C2H3N
  • C
    C5H7N
  • Correct answer
    D
    C10H14N2

Solution

C 74% 7412=6.16 6.161.23=5
N 17.3% 17.314=1.23 1.231.23=1
H 8.7% 8.71=8.7 8.71.23=7

Emperical formula =C5NH7

Emperical weight =81

Multiplying factor =16281=2

Molecular formula=Empirical formulan

Molecular formula=C5NH72

Molecular formula =C10N2H14

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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