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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Empirical formula MCQ

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Empirical formulaMediumQuestion 20057

Question

A compound contains C = 40%, H = 6.67%, O = 53.33%. Its empirical formula is:

  1. A
    CH2OCH_2O
    Correct
  2. B
    C2H4O2C_2H_4O_2
  3. C
    CHOCHO
  4. D
    CH3OCH_3O

Correct answer

CH2OCH_2O

Explanation

Convert percentages to mole ratio: 40/12 : 6.67/1 : 53.33/16 ≈ 1 : 2 : 1.

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