An Unknown Hydrocarbon Is Subjected to Elemental Analysis

question 12

Multiple Choice

An unknown hydrocarbon is subjected to elemental analysis. The results of this test show that the compound is 83.24% carbon and 16.76% H. With a molar mass of 72 g/mole, the molecular formula of this compound is:

• A) C₄H₁₀
• B) C₅H₁₀
• C) C₅H₁₂
• D) C₆H₁₄

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