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Q.

From a mixture which makes up crude oil, a particular hydrocarbon ingredient (that is one containing hydrogen and carbon atoms only) has been isolated. 10 g of this liquid is burnt in excess of oxygen and the products are 4.4 g of carbon dioxide and 1.8 g of water.

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Detailed Solution

Empirical formula: CH₂.

Work:

  • From 4.4 g CO₂ → nC=4.4/44=0.10n_C=4.4/44=0.10 mol C.

  • From 1.8 g H₂O → nH=2×(1.8/18)=0.20n_H=2\times(1.8/18)=0.20 mol H.

  • Ratio C:H = 0.10:0.20 = 1:2 ⇒ empirical formula CH₂ (i.e., CnH2n\mathrm{C_nH_{2n}}, an alkene or cycloalkane).

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