Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 32

Practice objective / multiple choice question 32 from the 2022 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 32 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A 0.100 g sample of an unknown hydrocarbon is burnt completely in excess oxygen. The combustion produces 0.300 g of \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) and 0.154 g of \(\mathrm{H_2O}\). (a) Determine the empirical formula of the hydrocarbon. (b) Given that its molar mass is 58 g mol\(^{-1}\), deduce its molecular formula.

Answer Options

A. Empirical formula C₃H₈; molecular formula C₆H₁₆
B. Empirical formula C₂H₄; molecular formula C₄H₈
Correct Answer C. Empirical formula C₂H₅; molecular formula C₄H₁₀
D. Empirical formula CH₃; molecular formula C₂H₆
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Empirical formula C₂H₅; molecular formula C₄H₁₀

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 32. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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