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?
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (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 .
JEE Main · 2023 · 29 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Single correct option