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The empirical formula of an organic compound is CH2O, its vapour density is 45, then its molecular formula is ____?

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a

C4H3O4

b

C2H5O

c

C3H6O3

d

C2H4O2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Empirical formula weight = 12 + 2 + 16 = 30, 

            Molecular wt = 2 × V.D = 2 × 45 = 90, n = 90/30 = 3

            The molecular formula = E.F × n= (CH2O)3

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The empirical formula of an organic compound is CH2O, its vapour density is 45, then its molecular formula is ____?