MCQ
An organic compound contains $C = 74.0\% ,$ $H = 8.65\% $ and $N = 17.3\% $. Its Empirical formula is
  • A
    ${C_5}{H_8}N$
  • B
    ${C_{10}}{H_{12}}N$
  • ${C_5}{H_7}N$
  • D
    ${C_{10}}{H_{14}}N$

Answer

Correct option: C.
${C_5}{H_7}N$
c
(b)

Element       No. of Moles         Simple Ratio                                      

 $C = 74$

 $74/12 = 6.1$

$6.1/1.2 = 5.08$ or $5$

 $H = 8.65$

 $8.65/1= 8.65$

$8.6/1.2 = 7.16$ or $7$

 $N = 17.3$

 $17.3/14 = 1.2$

$1.2/1.2 =$ $1$ or $1$

Therefore Empirical formula $ = {C_5}{H_7}N$. 

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