AIPMT MAIN2008Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Chemistry Empirical and Molecular Formulas MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its elemental analysis gave C, 38.71% and H, 9.67%. The empirical formula of the compound would be
A
CH₄O
B
CH₃O
C
CH₂O
D
CHO
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The molar ratio calculation shows the simplest ratio of C:H:O as 1:3:1, leading to the empirical formula CH₃O.
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