Q.

60 gm of an organic compound containing C, H, and O atoms on complete combustion gave 88 gm CO2 and 36 gm H2O. The empirical formula of the organic compound is :

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a

C2HO

b

CHO

c

CH2O

d

CHO2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

nc=8844;nh=3618×2=2=4

Only C in option C:H::1:2

Thus, the empirical formula of the organic compound is CH2O.

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