CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    Empirical formula of a compound is \[C{{H}_{2}}O\] and its molecular mass is 90, the molecular formula of the compound is

    A)  \[{{C}_{3}}{{H}_{6}}{{O}_{3}}\]        

    B)  \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{4}}{{O}_{2}}\]

    C)  \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{12}}{{O}_{6}}\]     

    D)  \[C{{H}_{2}}O\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    : Empirical formula mass, \[C{{H}_{2}}O=30\] \[n=\frac{Mol.\,mass}{Empirical\,formula\,mass}=\frac{90}{30}=3\] Molecular formula \[={{(Empirical\text{ }formula)}_{n}}\] \[={{(C{{H}_{2}}O)}_{3}}={{C}_{3}}{{H}_{6}}{{O}_{3}}\]


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