I believe it's gonna be B or C
The empirical formula : CH₃
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
Given
2.5 g sample
2.002 g Carbon
Required
The empirical formula
Solution
Mass of Hydrogen :
= 2.5 - 2.002
= 0.498
Mol ratio C : H :
C : 2.002/12 = 0.167
H : 0.498/1 = 0.498
Divide by 0.167 :
C : H = 1 : 3
We need (i) the stoichiometric equation, and (ii) the equivalent mass of dihydrogen.
Explanation:
1
2
N
2
(
g
)
+
3
2
H
2
(
g
)
→
N
H
3
(
g
)
11.27
g
of ammonia represents
11.27
⋅
g
17.03
⋅
g
⋅
m
o
l
−
1
=
?
?
m
o
l
.
Whatever this molar quantity is, it is clear from the stoichiometry of the reaction that 3/2 equiv of dihydrogen gas were required. How much dinitrogen gas was required?
