JEE Main · 2023 · 29 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

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When a hydrocarbon A undergoes combustion in the presence of air, it requires 9.5 equivalents of oxygen and produces 3 equivalents of water. What is the molecular formula of A?
  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

For a hydrocarbon the complete combustion requires equivalents of oxygen and yields equivalents of water. From the water produced, gives , and substituting into the oxygen requirement, , gives , so . The molecular formula is .

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