ICSEClass XChemistryMole Concept and Stoichiometry01 Mark2023 Easy

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The vapour density of CH₃OH is …………… (At. Wt. C=12, H=1, O=16)

(a) 32

(b) 18

(c) 16

(d) 34

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Answer

c. 16

Explanation:

Molecular mass of methyl alcohol [CH3OH] = 12 + 3(1) + 16 + 1 = 32

Vapour density = molecular mass ÷ 2

= 32 ÷ 2

= 16

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