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QAIPMT-2002-Ch-2779: NEET 2002 Chemistry - Class 11 AIPMT-2002-Ch-2779 Solution: The percentage of C, H and N in an organic compound are 40%,…

The percentage of C, H and N in an organic compound are 40%, 13.3% and 46.7% respectively then empirical formula is

Multiple Choice Options

A $C_3H_{13}N_3$
B $CH_2N$
C $CH_4N$
D $CH_6N$

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Element | % | Atomic mass | Relative no. of atoms | Simplest ratio of atoms 1 | C | 40 | 12 | 40 12 = 3.33 | 3.33 3.3 = 1 2 | H | 13.3 | 1 | 13.3 1 = 13.3 | 13.3 3.3 = 4 2 | N | 46.7 | 14 | 46.7 14 = 3.3 | 3.3 3.3 = 1 _ The empirical formula is CH 4 N.

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