Question

Whats molecular formula of 26,4% carbon , 3,3 % Hydrogen and 70,3% oxygen?

Answer 1

for every 100g : 26.4g of C , 3.3g of H, 70.3 O
find the number of moles: 26.4/12 3.3/1 70.3/16
divide by smallest number: 2.2/2.2 3.3/2.2 4.39375/2.2
the answers are 1 1.5 2
multiply by 2: 2 3 4
so C2H3O4

Answer 2

Explanation: Therefore the molecular formula is twice the empirical formula: C2H6O2. The compound dioxane contains only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. When 0.956 g dioxane is burned, 1.91 g carbon dioxide and 0.782 g water are formed. In another experiment, it was determined that 6.04x10-3 mol dioxane weighs 0.532 g.