General Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by University Science Books
ISBN 10: 1891389602
ISBN 13: 978-1-89138-960-3

Chapter 11 Chemical Calculations - Problems - Page 385: 22

Answer

Molecular formula of glucose is $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}$

Work Step by Step

C : H : O $\frac{40.0}{12}:\frac{6.67}{1}:\frac{53.3}{6}$ $\frac{3.33}{3.33}:\frac{6.71}{3.33}:\frac{2.22}{2.22}$ $1$ : :$2$ : $1$ Empirical formula is $CH_{2}O$ Molecular mass of empirical formula $= 12 + 2 + 16 = 30\text{ g/mol}$ Molecular formula mass: $\frac{180.2}{30}\approx 6$ The formula is: $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}$
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