Solve Q2. Pls

Dear Student,

Molecular mass of the compound = 2 * vapour density (45)
The molecular mass of the compound = 90 grams
Element Percentage Composition  Molar mass Number of moles

Molar ratio

number of molesminimum moles (2.21)

C 26.59 12 26.5912=2.21 1        (2.212.21)
H 2.22 1 2.221=2.22 1        (2.222.21)
O 71.19 16 71.1916=4.44 2        (4.442.21)

According to this, CHO2 is the empirical formula.
Empirical Mass = 12 + 1 + 2*16 =45 grams
​​​​​Molar massEmpirical mass   =9045 =2

Molecular formula=(Empirical Formula)2
Hence C2H2O4 - dicarboxylic acid COOH-COOH (oxalic acid)

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