If a compound has a molar mass of 180 g/mol and its empirical formula is ch20, what is its molecular formula?
ch20
c2h4o2
c6h1206
c12h22011

Molecular formula = C₆H₁₂O₆

Explanation:

Given data:

Molar mass of compound = 180g/mol

Empirical formula = CH₂O

Molecular formula = ?

Solution:

Formula:

Molecular formula = n (empirical formula)

n = Molar mass of compound / empirical formula mass

empirical formula mass = CH₂O = 12+2+ 16 = 30 g/mol

n = 180g/mol /30 g/mol

n = 6

Molecular formula = n (empirical formula)

Molecular formula = 6 (CH₂O)

Molecular formula = C₆H₁₂O₆