MCQ
A compound contains $C = 90\% $ and $H = 10\% $. Empirical formula of the compound is
  • A
    ${C_3}{H_{10}}$
  • B
    $C{H_2}$
  • C
    ${C_3}{H_2}$
  • ${C_3}{H_4}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
${C_3}{H_4}$
d
(d)                                      

Elements  No. of Moles  Simple ratio 

$C = 90\%$

$90/12 = 7.5$

 $ 7.5/7.5 = 1 × 3 = 3$

$H = 10\%$

$10/1 = 10$

  $10/7.5 = 1.33 × 3 = 4$

Empirical formula = ${C_3}{H_4}$

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