The Empirical Formula of Butadiene Is C₂H₃

question 71

Multiple Choice

The empirical formula of butadiene is C₂H₃.An experimental determination of the molar mass of butadiene by a student yields the value of 54 g/mol.What is the molecular formula of butadiene?

• A)C₅H₁₀
• B)C₂H₃
• C)C₄H₆
• D)C₃H₈
• E)C₆H₉

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