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JEE Main 2016 — Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)

Question

An organic compound contains C, H and S. The minimum molecular weight of the compound containing 8% Sulphur is

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Correct answer
C400 g mol-1

Step-by-step explanation

%  of Sulphur =weight of sulphurweight of compound×100=8

∴ 32weight of compound=8100

∴ weight of compound=400 g mol-1

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