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2017 O Level Chem P1 Q9 — Mole Concept / Gas Volumes Solution

Mole Concept / Gas Volumes 2017 O Level Pure Chemistry · Paper 1 · Q9

Question

28 g of gaseous hydrocarbon X has a volume of 12 dm³ at room temperature and pressure. What is the molecular formula of X?
  1. AC₂H₄
  2. BC₃H₆
  3. CC₄H₈
  4. DC₅H₁₀
Correct answer: C

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Explanation

Answer: C. At room temperature and pressure one mole of gas occupies 24 dm³, so 12 dm³ is 0.5 mol. A mass of 28 g for 0.5 mol gives a relative molecular mass of 56.

\(\text{C}_4\text{H}_8\) has \(M_r = 48 + 8 = 56\), which matches.

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