MCQ
A compound contains $69.5\%$ oxygen, $30.5\%$ nitrogen and its molecular weight is $92$. The formula of compound is :
  • A
    $\ce{N_2O}$
  • B
    $\ce{NO_2}$
  • $\ce{N_2O_4}$
  • D
    $\ce{N_2O_5}$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$\ce{N_2O_4}$
Element $\%$ $\%$ at. wt Ratio
$N$ $30.5$ $\frac{30.5}{14}=2.18$ $1$
$O$ $69.5$ $\frac{69.5}{16}=4.34$ $2$
Empirical formula $= \ce{NO_2}$
Empirical formula weight $= 46$
$\text{n} = \frac{92}{46} = 2$
$\Rightarrow $ Molecular formula $= \ce{(NO_2)_2 = N_2O_4}$

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