The percentage composition of carbon by mole in methane is:
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
The question asks for the mole percentage, not the mass percentage. One molecule of methane, , has 1 carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atoms, a total of 5 atoms. The fraction that is carbon is , so by mole the carbon content is .
JEE Main · 2019 · 08 Apr 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option