Question

the empirical formula for a compound used as a green paint pigment is C2H3As3Cu2O8. The molar mass of its molecular formula was found to be 1013 grams. What is the molecular formula?

Answer 1

Molecular formula = C₄H₆As₆Cu₄O₁₆

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Empirical formula = C₂H₃As₃Cu₂O₈

Molar mass of compound = 1013 g/mol

Molecular formula = ?

Solution:

Molecular formula = n (empirical formula)

n = molar mass of compound / empirical formula mass

Empirical formula mass of C₂H₃As₃Cu₂O₈ is 506.897 g/mol

by putting values.

n = 1013 / 506.897

n = 2

Molecular formula = n (empirical formula)

Molecular formula = 2 (C₂H₃As₃Cu₂O₈)

Molecular formula = C₄H₆As₆Cu₄O₁₆