A compound having the empirical formula `(C_(3)H_(4)O)_(n)` has a molar mass of `170 +- 5`. The molecular formula of this compound is
A compound having the empirical formula `(C_(3)H_(4)O)_(n)` has a molar mass of `170 +- 5`. The molecular formula of this compound is
A. `C_(3)H_(4)O`
B. `C_(6)H_(8)O_(2)`
C. `C_(6)H_(12)O_(3)`
D. `C_(9)H_(12)O_(3)`
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Correct Answer - D
`E.F. = C_(2)H_(4)O`
E.F. mass `= 12xx3+4xx1+16 = 56`
`n = (170+-5)/(56)~~3`
`:. M.F. = (C_(3)H_(4)O)_(3) = C_(9)H_(12)O_(3)`
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