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An organic compound has an empirical formula (CH2O). Its vapour density is 45. The molecular formula of the compound is

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a

CH2O

b

C2H2O

c

C3H6O3

d

C2H5O

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

 Mol. wt. =2× vapour density =2×45=90

Empirical formula weight = 12 + 2 +16 = 30

n= mol. wt.  empirical formula wt. =9030=3

 Molecular formula of the compound =CH2O3=C3H6O3

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An organic compound has an empirical formula (CH2O). Its vapour density is 45. The molecular formula of the compound is