One mole of a hydrocarbon 36g of carbon and its density is 20. The structure of hydrocarbon is (organic chemical)
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
2VD = Rmm
VD = Vapour Density, Rmm = relative
2 × 20 = 40 molecular mass
Mole of carbon =Â 36/12
= 3
Mole of H\(_2\) = 40 − 36
= 4
The compound contains 3 moles of carbon and 4 hydrogen
2VD = Rmm
VD = Vapour Density, Rmm = relative
2 × 20 = 40 molecular mass
Mole of carbon =Â 36/12
= 3
Mole of H\(_2\) = 40 − 36
= 4
The compound contains 3 moles of carbon and 4 hydrogen