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QJEEM02Ch8116: JEE Main 2002 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM02Ch8116 Solution: In a compound C, H and N atoms are present in 9 : 1 : 3.5 by…

In a compound C, H and N atoms are present in 9 : 1 : 3.5 by weight . Molecular weight of the compound is 108 g mol-1 . Molecular formula of compound is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A C2H6N2
  • B C3H4N
  • C C6H8N2
  • D C9H12N3

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Element Weight ratio No of atoms of element Simplest Ratio
C 9 9/12 = 3/4 3
H 1 1/1 = 1 4
N 3.5 3.5/14 = 1/4 1

Empherical Formula of the compound (EF) will be C3H4N

Now to find molecular formula at first find number of moles of given mass

No. of moles (n) =
Given mass
Molar mass


⇒ 10854

⇒ 2

∴ No. of Moles is 2

Molecular formula (MF) = n (no. of moles) × Empherical Formula (EF)

⇒ 2 × C3H4N

⇒ C6H8N2

∴ Option (C) is correct

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