Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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1.

Which of the following cannot be an empirical formula?

A. NH<sub>3</sub>
B. C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>10</sub>
C. H<sub>2</sub>O
D. NaCl
Answer» C. H<sub>2</sub>O
2.

Which of the following is true regarding molecular formula?

A. actual whole numbered ratio
B. rational numbered ratio
C. simplest possible whole numbered ratio
D. the same as the empirical ratio
Answer» B. rational numbered ratio
3.

In glucose simplest ratio between C, H and O is ________

A. 6:12:6
B. 3:4:3
C. 1:2:1
D. 2:3:2
Answer» D. 2:3:2
4.

Which of the following cannot be a molecular formula for an empirical formula HO?

A. H<sub>2</sub>O
B. H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>
C. HO
D. HO<sub>2</sub>
Answer» C. HO
5.

A compound consists of 52.17% of carbon, 13.04% of hydrogen and 34.78% of oxygen. Find the molecular formula if the given molecular weight of the compound is 46g.

A. C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH
B. C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>
C. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>
D. CH<sub>2</sub>O
Answer» B. C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>
6.

The molecular formula of a compound is C6H12O6. What s the empirical formula for this compound?

A. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>
B. CHO
C. C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>O<sub>2</sub>
D. CH<sub>2</sub>O
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following is an empirical formula?

A. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>
B. H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>
C. CH<sub>4</sub>
D. C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>
Answer» D. C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>
8.

__________ formula can be calculated if the molar mass is known after having an empirical formula.

A. Molecular
B. Empirical
C. Simpler
D. Shorter
Answer» B. Empirical
9.

Even without knowing the mass percent of each element, we can calculate the empirical formula.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

A _______ formula represents a whole number ratio to the simplest form.

A. Molecular
B. Empirical
C. Simpler
D. Shorter
Answer» C. Simpler