The empirical formula of a compound is C2H4O. If the empirical formula mass is equal to one half of its vapor density, find the gram molecular mass of the compound.
A
176
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B
66
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C
44
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D
88
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Solution
The correct option is B 176 Emperical formula mass of C2H4O = 44g Given that vapour density = 2×44 = 88g Molecular mass = 2(vapour density) Therefore molecular mass = 2×88 = 176g