A compound is approx. 86% carbon 14% hydrogen by mass. The chemical formula of this compound s?
Given: Compound contains carbon = 86%
Hydrogen = 14%
To find: Molecular formula
Solve: Number of constituting atoms =
Number of Carbon atoms = 86 / 12 = 7.16 = 7 (approx.)
Number of Hydrogen atoms = 14 /1 = 14
Therefore, the Molecular formula is C7H14
Hydrogen = 14%
To find: Molecular formula
Solve: Number of constituting atoms =
Number of Carbon atoms = 86 / 12 = 7.16 = 7 (approx.)
Number of Hydrogen atoms = 14 /1 = 14
Therefore, the Molecular formula is C7H14