Q.

Which of the following organic compounds contains about 52% carbon ?

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a

Ethanal

b

Dimethyl ether

c

Acetic acid

d

Phenol

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Molar mass of dimethyl ether = (2×12 + 6×1 + 1×16) = 46 g mol-1
We have, mass of carbon in 1 mole of dimethyl ether = 12×2 = 24 g mol-1
Therefore, percentage of carbon = 2446×100 % = 52.17 % = 52% (approx)

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