A compound of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen contains these elements in the ratio of 9:1:3.5. If the molecular mass of the compound is 108 g, then identify its correct molecular formula from the options given below.
A
C6H8N2
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B
C3H4N
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C
C2HN2
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D
C2H2N
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Solution
The correct option is AC6H8N2 C:H:N = 9 :1:3.5
Molecular mass = 108 g
Molar ratio of C:H:N
= 9/12 : 1/1 : 3.5/14 = 3:4:1
Empirical formula = C3H4N Empirical formula mass
= 12 x 3 + 4 X 1 + 14= 54 g
n = Molecular mass/Empirical mass
Molecular formula = C6H8N2