Question

The empirical formula of a group of compounds is CHCl. Lindane, a powerful insecticide, is a member of this group. The molar mass of lindane is 290.8 g/mol. How many atoms of carbon does a molecule of lindane contain?
A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6 E) 8

Answer 1

Answer:

D) 6

Explanation:

since,   n = molar mass / empirical formula mass

   Empirical formula mass = Total mass of atoms present in empirical formula

                       CHCl = 12+1+35.5

                                = 48.5

 Given, Molar mass = 290.8 g.

           So,        n = 290.8/48.5

                           = 5.995 , that is approx  6.

        So, Molecular formula = n × Empirical formula

                                           = 6 × CHCl

                                           = $C_{6}H_{6}Cl_{6}$

       So,   Number of C = 6