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An organic compound contains 80% (by wt.) carbon and the remaining percentage of hydrogen. The right option for the empirical formula of this compound is: [Atomic wt. of C is 12, H is 1]     (2021)
  • a)
    CH3
  • b)
    CH4
  • c)
    CH
  • d)
    CH2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ajay Yadav answered
An empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound, whereas, the molecular formula shows the exact number of different types of atoms present in a molecule of a compound.

Among the following, choose the ones with equal number of atoms   [NEET 2025]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • a)
    B, C, and D only 
  • b)
    B, D, and E only 
  • c)
    A, B, and C only 
  • d)
    A, B and D only 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Lead Academy answered
Equal Number of Atoms
  • The number of atoms in a given sample depends on the number of moles of molecules present, as well as the number of atoms in each molecule.
  • The number of moles can be calculated using the formula:
  • Moles = Mass / Molar Mass
  • Once the moles are determined, the number of molecules can be calculated using Avogadro's number:
  • Number of molecules = Moles × 6.022 × 1023
  • To calculate the total number of atoms, multiply the number of molecules by the number of atoms in the molecular formula.
For each option, calculate the number of moles and the total number of atoms:
A. 212 g of Na2CO3
:
  • Moles = 212 / 106 = 2 moles
  • Na2CO3 contains 6 atoms per molecule (2 Na, 1 C, 3 O).
  • Total atoms = 2 × 6 × 6.022 × 1023 = 72.264 × 1023 atoms
B. 248 g of Na2O
:
  • Moles = 248 / 62 = 4 moles
  • Na2O contains 3 atoms per molecule (2 Na, 1 O).
  • Total atoms = 4 × 3 × 6.022 × 1023 = 72.264 × 1023 atoms
C. 240 g of NaOH:
  • Moles = 240 / 40 = 6 moles
  • NaOH contains 3 atoms per molecule (1 Na, 1 O, 1 H).
  • Total atoms = 6 × 3 × 6.022 × 1023 = 108.396 × 1023 atoms
D. 12 g of H2
:
  • Moles = 12 / 2 = 6 moles
  • H2 contains 2 atoms per molecule (2 H).
  • Total atoms = 6 × 2 × 6.022 × 1023 = 72.264 × 1023 atoms
E. 220 g of CO2
:
  • Moles = 220 / 44 = 5 moles
  • CO2 contains 3 atoms per molecule (1 C, 2 O).
  • Total atoms = 5 × 3 × 6.022 × 1023 = 90.33 × 1023 atoms
Comparing the total atoms A, B, and D have equal total atoms (72.264 × 1023).
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2: A, B, and D only.

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