The empirical formula of a compound is CH₂Cl. If the molecular mass of the compound is 99 g, what is the molecular formula of the compound?

C₂HCl₂

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C₂H₄Cl

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C₂H₄Cl₂

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CH₄Cl₂

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Solution

The correct option is C
C₂H₄Cl₂

Empirical formula mass = 49.5 g.

Molecular mass = 99 g

Therefore n = 2

Therefore molecular formula of compound = (CH₂Cl)₂

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