The vapour of a hydrocarbon is $2.47$ times heavier than that of oxygen. What is its molecular weight?

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M.W of Hydrocarbon $= 2.47 \times M . W_{o x y g e n} = 2.47 \times 32 = 79.04 g / m o l$

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The vapour of a hydrocarbon is 2.47 times heavier than that of oxygen. What is its molecular weight?

M.W of Hydrocarbon =2.47×M.Woxygen=2.47×32=79.04 g/mol

The vapour of a hydrocarbon is $2.47$ times heavier than that of oxygen. What is its molecular weight?

M.W of Hydrocarbon $= 2.47 \times M . W_{o x y g e n} = 2.47 \times 32 = 79.04 g / m o l$