An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its elemental analysis gave $$C,38.71\% $$ and $$H,9.67\% .$$ The empirical formula of the compound would be
A.
$$C{H_3}O$$
B.
$$C{H_2}O$$
C.
$$CHO$$
D.
$$C{H_4}O$$
Answer :
$$C{H_3}O$$
Solution :
Thus, the empirical formula of the compound is $$C{H_3}O.$$
Releted MCQ Question on Inorganic Chemistry >> Preparation and Properties of Compounds
Releted Question 1
The compound formed in the positive test for nitrogen with the Lassaigne solution of an organic compound is
A.
$$F{e_4}{\left[ {Fe{{\left( {CN} \right)}_6}} \right]_3}$$
B.
$$N{a_3}\left[ {Fe{{\left( {CN} \right)}_6}} \right]$$
C.
$$Fe{\left( {CN} \right)_3}$$
D.
$$N{a_4}\left[ {Fe{{\left( {CN} \right)}_5}NOS} \right]$$