ExamBro
ExamBro
TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

The emperical formula of a compound is \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{O}\) and its vapour density is 45 . What is the molecular formula of the compound?

  1. A \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{O}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{O}_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{15} \mathrm{O}_3\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_2\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Given, empirical formula of compound \(=\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{O}\) Vapour density \(=45\) Molecular formula \(=\) ? Empirical formulas show the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound. Molecular formula show the number of each type of atom in a molecule.…
From TS EAMCET
Explore more questions on app