Answer:
Molecular Formula = S₂O₂ (Disulfur Dioxide)
Solution:
Molecular formula is calculated by using following formula,
Molecular Formula = n × Empirical Formula ---- (1)
Also, n is given as,
n = Molecular Weight / Empirical Formula Weight
Molecular Weight = 96.13 g.mol⁻¹
Empirical Formula Weight = 32.06 (S) + 16.0 (O) = 48.06 g.mol⁻¹
So,
n = 96.13 g.mol⁻¹ ÷ 48.06 g.mol⁻¹
n = 2.0002 ≈ 2
Putting Empirical Formula and value of "n" in equation 1,
Molecular Formula = 2 × SO
Molecular Formula = S₂O₂ (Disulfur Dioxide)