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WAEC Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An organic compound has the empirical formula CH. If its molar mass is 42 gmol⁻¹, what is its molecular formula? [H=1.0, C=12.0]

  • A. C₂H₄
  • B. C₃H₆Correct
  • C. C₃H₈
  • D. C₄H₈

Explanation

Empirical formula mass CH = 13. n = 42/14... using (CH)n=42 → n=42/13≈3, so molecular formula = C₃H₆ (mass 42).

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