Question

Can some one please help me with this question with the steps please, thanks in advance ​

Answer 1

The molecular formula for Hydrocarbon =  C₄H₁₀

Further explanation:

Given

50 ml hydrocarbon

200 ml CO₂

250 ml H₂O

Required

The molecular formula of Hydrocarbon

Solution

From Avogadro's hypothesis, at the same temperature and pressure, the ratio of gas volume will be equal to the ratio of gas moles  

So moles Hydrocarbon : CO₂ : H₂O = 50 ml : 200 ml : 250 ml = 1 : 4 : 5

mol C in 1 mol CO₂=1, and for 4 moles CO₂ there are 4 moles C

mol H in 1 mol H₂O =2, and for 5 moles H₂O there are 10 moles H

So mol ratio C : H in compound = C₄H₁₀