Answer:
Molecular formula = C20H30
Explanation:
NB 440mg = 0.44g, 135mg= 0.135g
From the question, moles of CO2= 0.44/44= 0.01mol
Since 1 mol of CO2 contains 1mol of C, it implies mol of C = 0.01
Also from the question, moles of H2O = 0.135/18= 0.0075mole
Since 1 mol of H2O contains 2mol of H, it implies mol of H = 0.0075×2= 0.015 mol of H
To get the empirical formula, divide by smallest number of mole
Mol of C = 0.01/0.01=1
Mol of H = 0.015/0.01= 1.5
Multiply both by 2 to obtain a whole number
Mol of C =1×2 = 2
Mol of H= 1.5×2 = 3
Empirical formula= C2H3
[C2H3] not = 270
[ (2×12) + 3]n = 270
27n = 270
n=10
Molecular formula= [C2H3]10= C20H30
