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an organic compound had the following analysis: C- 55.8% by weight, H - 7.03% by weight, and O- 37.2% by weight. A 1.500 g sample was vaporized and was found to occupy 530 cm cube at 100%C and 740 torr. What is the molecular formula of the compound?
 


   
   
   
   
 
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Preview: ... <br>substituting for n, we get: PV=(wRT)/M<br><br>hence M = (wRT)/(PV)<br><br>given: V=530 cm cube = 530 mL = 0.53 L<br>Temperature T= 100 degC = 273+100 = 373 K<br>Pressure, P=740 torr = 740 mm Hg (as 1 torr = 1 mm Hg)<br>since 1 atm = 760 torr = 760 mmHg<br>so, P=(740/760) atm<br><br>substituting these values in M = (wRT)/(PV)<br>M= (1.5g)*(0.0821 L-atm/mol-K)*(373 K)<br> ----------------- ...

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