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QJEEM16Chdd20: JEE Main 2016 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM16Chdd20 Solution: An organic compound contains C, H and S. The minimum molecular…
An organic compound contains C, H and S. The minimum molecular weight of the compound containing 8% sulphur is :
(atomic weight of S = 32 amu)
(atomic weight of S = 32 amu)
Multiple Choice Options
- A 200 g mol−1
- B 400 g mol−1
- C 600 g mol−1
- D 300 g mol−1
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
We know that 8% sulphur means 8 g of sulphur present in 100 g of an organic compound.
Thus, 32 g of sulphur present in
Therefore, minimum molecular weight of the compound is 400 g mol