Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 2

Practice objective / multiple choice question 2 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 2 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A 8.00 g sample of an unknown compound containing only C, H, O and N is combusted completely in excess O₂. The combustion yields 13.2 g of CO₂ and 5.4 g of H₂O. It is known that the original sample contained 20 % (by mass) nitrogen. Determine the empirical formula of the organic portion (i.e., the part containing only C, H and O).

Answer Options

A. C10H20O5
B. C12H24O5
C. C11H20O5
Correct Answer D. C11H22O5
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
C11H22O5

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 2. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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