An organic compound containing C, H, Cl and O on analysis was found to contain and . What is the formula of the compound?
Step 1: Given information
Step 2: Calculation of percentage of Oxygen in the compound
Step 3: Formulas used to calculate the atomic ratio and simplest ratio
Step 4: Determination of the empirical formula
Element | Percentage composition | Atomic weight | Atomic ratio | Simplest ratio |
C | ||||
H | ||||
Cl | ||||
O |
Therefore, the empirical formula of the compound is .