JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry JEE Main

An organic compound contains C = 40%, H = 13.33% and N = 46.67%. Its empirical formula would be

(A)CHN
(B)C₂H₂N
(C)C₃H₇N
(D)CH₄NCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Moles: C = 40/12 = 3.33, H = 13.33/1 = 13.33, N = 46.67/14 = 3.33. Ratio 1:4:1 → empirical formula CH₄N.

Question ID VK-139565