In a hydrocarbon,the mass ratio of hydrogen and carbon is $1 : 3$. The empirical formula of the hydrocarbon is

  • A
    $CH_4$
  • B
    $CH_2$
  • C
    $C_2H$
  • D
    $CH_3$

Explore More

Similar Questions

What is the percentage by mass of oxygen in $NaOH$? (Atomic mass of $Na=23 \ u, O=16 \ u, H=1 \ u$)

What is the percentage composition of $C$ in methanoic anhydride?

$A$ compound contains $2.8\%$ $Fe$ by mass. If the compound contains a single $Fe$ atom in its one molecule,then the molar mass $(g/mol)$ of the compound is $(Fe = 56\, amu)$.

Difficult
View Solution

Which of the following pairs of species has the same percentage of carbon?

In a compound,$C$,$H$,and $N$ atoms are present in $9 : 1 : 3.5$ by weight. The molecular weight of the compound is $108$. What is the molecular formula of the compound?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo