M(P)=3.72 g
M(P)=31 g/mol
m(Cl)=21.28 g
M(Cl)=35.5 g/mol
n(P)=m(P)/M(P)
n(P)=3.72/31=0.12 mol
n(Cl)=m(Cl)/M(Cl)
n(Cl)=21.28/35.5=0.60 mol
P : Cl = 0.12 : 0.60 = 1 : 5
PCl₅ - is the empirical formula
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Answer:
2,2,4-Trimethyl-pentane
Explanation:
Structural characteristics of the compound is as follows:
- Has five methyl group
- Has one quaternary carbon
- No. double bond
- Gives four monochloro substitution products
Compound must have straight chain of 5 carbons.
Three methyl substituents are attached to 2 and 4 carbons.
Therefore, IUPAC name of the compound will be 2,2,4-Trimethyl-pentane.