Question

What's the molecular formula for C3H2N, 260.23 g/mol

Answer 1

The molecular formula for C₃H₂N with a molar mass of 260.23 g/mol is C₅H₇N.

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecular formula for C₃H₂N with a molar mass of 260.23 g/mol is C₅H₇N.

The empirical formula is determined by finding the simplest whole number ratio of the elements in the compound. In this case, we divide the subscripts by the greatest common divisor to obtain the empirical formula.

The empirical formula mass for C₅H₇N is 81.13 g/mol formula unit.

Answer 2

You have an empirical formula, meaning the lowest ratio of elements. Since that formula gives a mass of 52, multiply by three to get C9H6N3, MW around 156.