Analysis of a compound used in cosmetics reveals the compound contains 26.76% C, 2.21% H, 71.17% O and has a molar mass of 90.04 g/mol.

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2021-09-21

Analysis of a compound used in cosmetics reveals the compound contains 26.76% C, 2.21% H, 71.17% O and has a molar mass of 90.04 g/mol. Determine the molecular formula for this substance.

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Clelioo

Clelioo

Skilled2021-09-22Added 88 answers

1. We know: 
26.76 percent of C 
2.21 percent of H 
71.17 percent of O 
M(compound) 
M(compound)=90.04 g/mol 
2. Now, calculate the mole ratio using the mass ratic.
26.7612=2.23C 
2.211=2.21H 
71.1716=4.45O 
3. The mole ratio is set:
C:H:O=2.23 : 2.21 : 4.45 
Than, divide number of moles with the smallest character (2.21): 
C:H:O=1:1:2 
Hence, the empirical formula is: CHO2 
Molar mass of CHO2 Is: 
(12+1+16+16) g/mal = 45g/mol 
Molar mass of given compound is 90g/mol That means 2 times bigger, therefore, given ratio is needed to multiply with 2 and C2H2O4 is the molecular formula od given compound. 
The molecular formula od given compound C2H2O4.

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