Q5 / 125 · BITSAT 2018 · Chemistry

The empirical formula and molecular mass of a compound are CH2O and 180 g respectively. The molecular formula of the compound will be

  • A
    C9H18O9
  • B
    CH2O
  • Correct answer
    C
    C6H12O6
  • D
    C2H4O2

Solution

As we know that, the Molar mass of Carbon=12

Molar mass of Hydrogen=1

Molar mass of Oxygen=16

Empirical formula mass =CH2O=12+2+1×16=30

Molecular mass =180

n= Molccular Mass  Empirical formula mass =10030=6

∵ Molecular formula =n× empirical formula

∴ Molecular formula =6×CH2O=C6H12O6

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

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