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O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/11/M/J/21
Question 9 from 5070/11/M/J/21

Explanation

Molecular formula from empirical formula and molar mass

Steps:

  • Calculate molar mass of empirical formula CH: atomic mass of C is 12, H is 1, so 13.
  • Compute multiplier n = molecular mass / empirical mass = 70 / 13 ≈ 5.38.
  • n must be an integer for the molecular formula to be a whole multiple of the empirical formula.
  • No integer n yields exactly 70 (e.g., n=5 gives 65, n=6 gives 78).

Why C is correct:

  • Not applicable; no option matches.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A: Mass 13, too low.
  • B: Mass 26, too low.
  • D: Mass 65, close but not 70.

Not enough information. Final answer: Not enough information.

Topic: Formulae

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