Percentage of C, H & N in a compound is given as follows:
C=40%; H=13.33%; N=46.67%

The empirical formula of the compound will be:
1. CH2N
2. C2H4N
3. CH4N
4. CH3N

Subtopic:  Empirical & Molecular Formula |
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AIPMT - 1998
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A compound is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The percentage composition by mass is 40% carbon and 6.67% hydrogen, with the remaining percentage being oxygen. Determine the empirical formula of the compound:

1. CH2O

2. CH4O

3. CH4O2

4. CHO

Subtopic:  Empirical & Molecular Formula |
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Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 1999
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The percentages of C, H, and N in an organic compound are 40%, 13.3%, and 46.7% respectively.
The empirical formula of the compound is:

1. C3H13N3 2. CH2N
3. CH4N 4. CH6N
Subtopic:  Empirical & Molecular Formula |
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Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2002
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