Chapter 3, Problem 3.41P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula of the compound with empirical formula $\text{CH}$ and molar mass $78.11\text{ g/mol}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An empirical formula gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound. The molecular formula tells the exact number of atoms of each element present in a compound.

Following are the steps to determine the molecular formula of a compound.

Step 1: Add the molar mass of each element multiplied by its number of atoms present in the empirical formula to obtain the empirical formula mass for the compound.

Step 2: Divide the molar mass of the compound by its empirical formula mass to obtain the whole number. The formula to calculate the whole number multiple is as follows:

$\text{Whole}-\text{number multiple}=\frac{\text{Molar mass of compound}}{\text{Empirical formula mass}}$ (1)

Step 3: Multiply the whole number with the subscript of each element present in the empirical formula. This gives the molecular formula of the compound.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula of the compound with empirical formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ and molar mass $74.08\text{ g/mol}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An empirical formula gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound. The molecular formula tells the exact number of atoms of each element present in a compound.

Following are the steps to determine the molecular formula of a compound.

Step 1: Add the molar mass of each element multiplied by its number of atoms present in the empirical formula to obtain the empirical formula mass for the compound.

Step 2: Divide the molar mass of the compound by its empirical formula mass to obtain the whole number. The formula to calculate the whole number multiple is as follows:

$\text{Whole}-\text{number multiple}=\frac{\text{Molar mass of compound}}{\text{Empirical formula mass}}$ (1)

Step 3: Multiply the whole number with the subscript of each element present in the empirical formula. This gives the molecular formula of the compound.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula of the compound with empirical formula $\text{HgCl}$ and molar mass $472.1\text{ g/mol}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An empirical formula gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound. The molecular formula tells the exact number of atoms of each element present in a compound.

Following are the steps to determine the molecular formula of a compound.

Step 1: Add the molar mass of each element multiplied by its number of atoms present in the empirical formula to obtain the empirical formula mass for the compound.

Step 2: Divide the molar mass of the compound by its empirical formula mass to obtain the whole number. The formula to calculate the whole number multiple is as follows:

$\text{Whole}-\text{number multiple}=\frac{\text{Molar mass of compound}}{\text{Empirical formula mass}}$ (1)

Step 3: Multiply the whole number with the subscript of each element present in the empirical formula. This gives the molecular formula of the compound.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula of the compound with empirical formula ${\text{C}}_7{\text{H}}_4{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ and molar mass $240.20\text{ g/mol}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An empirical formula gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a molecule. The molecular formula tells the exact number of atoms of each element present in a molecule.

Following are the steps to determine the molecular formula of a compound.

Step 1: Add the molar mass of each element multiplied by its number of atoms present in the empirical formula to obtain the empirical formula mass for the compound.

Step 2: Divide the molar mass of the compound by its empirical formula mass to obtain the whole number. The formula to calculate the whole number multiple is as follows:

$\text{Whole}-\text{number multiple}=\frac{\text{Molar mass of compound}}{\text{Empirical formula mass}}$ (1)

Step 3: Multiply the whole number with the subscript of each element present in the empirical formula. This gives the molecular formula of the compound.