Interpretation:
The molecular formula of the liquid needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The empirical formula tells about the simplest ratio of atoms of present in the molecule. It does not give the actual number of atoms present in the molecule. The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms present in the molecule.
Answer to Problem 63PP
The molecular formula of the liquid is N2O2.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A colorless liquid composed of
Calculation: The relation between number of moles, mass and molar mass is as follows:
Taking mass of compound to be
The molar mass of N and O is 14 g/mol and 16 g/mol respectively thus, number of moles of N and O can be calculated as follows:
Thus, the simplest ratio of N to O atom is 1:1 and empirical formula
Empirical mass
Molar mass
The ratio of molar mass to empirical mass will be:
Hence, Molecular formula
The molecular formula of the liquid is
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