An organic compound contains 40% carbon , 6.67% hydrogen by mass. The empirical formula of the compound will be:
Element |
%Composition |
Atomic Mass |
Mole Ratio |
Simple Ratio |
C |
40.00% |
12 |
(40/12) |
(3.33/3.33)=1 |
H |
6.67% |
1 |
(6.67/1) |
(6.667/3.33)=2 |
O |
53.33% |
16 |
(53.33/16) |
(3.33/3.33)=1 |