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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]

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X = CH4;Y=C6H6
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X = C6H8;Y=C2H2
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X = C2H6;Y=C6H6
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X = C2H2;Y=C6H6
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Solution

The correct option is C X = C2H2;Y=C6H6
As we know,
molar mass =2×vapour density
molar mass of X =2×13=26 gm
X=C2H2
molar mass of Y =39×2=78 gm
Y=C6H6

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