The molecular formula for butane is C4H10. Determine the percent composition for each element in the compound.

Narendra Vyas asked Mar 3, 2023

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The molecular formula for butane is C4H10. Determine the percent composition for

each element in the compound.

Narendra Vyas asked Mar 3, 2023

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Ar C = 12 g/mol, Mr C₄H₁₀ = 58 g/mol, Ar H = 1 g/mol

$\tt C=(4.12)/(58)* 100\%=82.8\%\\\\H=100\%-82.8\%=17.2\%$

$\tt H=(10.1)/(58)* 100\%= 17.2\%$

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