Answer:
The empirical formula of the compound is HO
The molecular formula of the compound is H₂O₂ (Hydrogen Peroxide)
Explanation:
Mass of 1 mol of the compound is 34g.
5.885.88 is Hydrogen
94.12 is Oxygen
5.88 of 34g = 1.992g (22g approx)
94.12 of 34g = 32.008g (32g approx)
Atomic mass of Hydrogen is 1g and that of Oxygen is 16g.
So, the compound has 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 2 atoms of Oxygen.
O= 94.12÷16 = 5.88
H =5.88÷1 = 5.88
Divide both by 5.88 to get empirical formula which comes to O=1 & H=1
Now OH = 16+1 = 17
Molecular mass is given = 34
Mass is twice the empirical formula, so molecular formula will be 2 × OH
So the empirical formula of the compound is (HO)
Hence, the molecular formula of the compound is H₂O₂ (Hydrogen Peroxide).
Hope it helps.
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