O Levels Chemistry (5070)•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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