To determine molecular formula, we first need to find out its empirical formula,
Carbon. Hydrogen. Nitrogen. Oxygen
Mass. 49.98g. 5.19g. 28.85g. 16.48g
Mole. 4.165. 5.19. 2.06. 1.03
Divide 4. 5. 2. 1
by
smallest
So by comparing the mole ratio from the table above, i hope u understand the table
The empirical formula is C4H5N2O
given molecular mass = 194.19g
so
(C4H5N2O) n= 194.19
(48+5+28+16)n=194.19
n= 2
molecular formula = C8H10N4O2
