A hydrocarbon X with a molar mass of 26 consists of 92.3% carbon. What is its molecular formula?
A. C2H2
B. C3H3
C. C4H4
D. C5H5
Let the hydrocarbon be CₓHᵧ.
Step 1: Find mass of carbon
92.3% of 26 = 0.923 * 26 approx 24 g
Moles of carbon:
24/12 = 2
Step 2: Find mass of hydrogen
26 - 24 = 2 g
Moles of hydrogen:
2/1 = 2
Step 3: Write the formula
C2H2
Correct answer: A. C₂H₂ ✅
OR
Method two
Element Present C H
% Composition 92.3 7.7
12 1
7.7 7.7
Divide by smallest no 7.7 7.7
1 1
[C H]n =26
[C + H]n =26
[13 + 1]n =26
13n=26
n=2
.: (CH)n
(CH)2
C2H2
Remember to get hydrogen substract percentage of carbon from 100%
PQN: 21
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