JEE Main Chemistry question

5.6 g of an organic compound on burning with excess of oxygen gave 17.6 g of CO₂ and 7.2 g of H₂O. The organic compound is

Answer: (B)

Solution

Mass C = 17.6 × (12/44) = 4.8 g; mass H = 7.2 × (2/18) = 0.8 g. Total C + H = 5.6 g = total sample mass, so the compound contains no

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