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An organic compound containing C & H has 92.3% C. Its emperical formula is

  • Option 1)

    CH2

  • Option 2)

    CH3

  • Option 3)

    CH4

  • Option 4)

    CH

 

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As we have learnt,

 

Empirical formula -

An Empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.

- wherein

for glucose, empirical formula is CH2O

 

Element % Relative no. of atoms Simpleest ratio
C 92.30 7.69 1
H 7.70 7.70 1

So, Empirical formula is CH


Option 1)

CH2

Option 2)

CH3

Option 3)

CH4

Option 4)

CH

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