An organic compound gave the following results on analysis: C = 29.3% ; H = 5.7%; Br = 65%.
What is the empirical formula of the compound? [C = 12, H = 1, Br=80]

waskidyoung

1 year ago

Yes D is correct!
obtain mole ratio of the various constituents:
C=29.3/12 : H=5.7/1 : Br=65/80
2.4 : 5.7 : 0.8
Divide through using the smallest ratio
= 3 : 7 : 1 = C3H7Br

Divine_6

3 years ago

it is correct

lamins

3 years ago

This is frustrating

Anjie408

5 years ago

the answer is b please