120 g of an organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen gives 330 g of and 270 g of water on complete combustion. The percentage of carbon and hydrogen, respectively are.
- (A)25 and 75
- (B)40 and 60
- (C)60 and 40
- (D)75 and 25✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
From combustion data, calculate the mass of carbon and hydrogen in the original compound.
Mass of carbon = moles of × 12 = g
Percentage of carbon =
Mass of hydrogen = moles of × 2 = g
Percentage of hydrogen =
Therefore, the percentages are 75% carbon and 25% hydrogen.
Mass of carbon = moles of × 12 = g
Percentage of carbon =
Mass of hydrogen = moles of × 2 = g
Percentage of hydrogen =
Therefore, the percentages are 75% carbon and 25% hydrogen.
JEE Main · 2022 · 24 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Single correct option