NEETChemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET Chemistry Empirical and Molecular Formulas MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium
An organic compound contains C = 40%, H = 13.33% and N = 46.67%. Its empirical formula is
A
C₂H₄N
B
C₃H₇N
C
CH₄N
D
CHN
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The empirical formula is determined by converting the percentage composition to moles and finding the simplest whole number ratio of atoms.
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