Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2023 Chemistry Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2023 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2023 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 36 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A compound is found to contain (40.0\%\) C, (6.7\%\) H and (53.3\%\) O by mass. Determine the empirical formula of the compound and, using the electronegativity values C = 2.55, H = 2.20 and O = 3.44, state whether the bonding in the compound is predominantly ionic or covalent.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Empirical formula CH₂O; covalent
B. Empirical formula C3H6O3; covalent
C. Empirical formula CHO; ionic
D. Empirical formula C2H2O; covalent
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Empirical formula CH₂O; covalent

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2023 Chemistry Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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