Question

The empirical formula for trichloroisocyanuric acid, the active ingredient in many household bleaches, is ocncl. The molar mass of this compound is 232. 41g/mol. What is the molecular formula of trichloroisocyanuric acid.

Answer 1

`C{3}Cl{3}N{3}O{3}\\`

Step-by-step explanation:

Isocyanuric acid is C3H3N3O3. The "trichloro" means that there are also 3 Cl atoms attached. They likely replace the hydrogens, especially since the H's also form a single bond. So replace the 3 H's with 3 Cl's:

Isocyanuric Acid: C3H3N3O3

Trichlioroisocyanuric acid: C3Cl3N3O3

3C = 3*12 = 36

3Cl = 3*35.45 = 106.4

3N = 3*14 = 42

3O = 3*16 = 48

Total is 232.40 g/mole. This matches the provided molar mass figure of 232.41 g/mole.