Two organic compounds 'X' and 'Y' which contain carbon and hydrogen only, have vapour densities of 13 and 39 respectively. The molecular formula of 'X' and 'Y' are: [C=12,H=1]
A
X = CH4;Y=C6H6
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B
X = C6H8;Y=C2H2
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C
X = C2H6;Y=C6H6
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D
X = C2H2;Y=C6H6
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Solution
The correct option is C X = C2H2;Y=C6H6 As we know, molar mass =2×vapourdensity molar mass of X =2×13=26gm X=C2H2 molar mass of Y =39×2=78gm Y=C6H6