MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3935

A specific organic compound has an empirical formula of CH2O and a molar mass of 60 g/mol. What is the total number of oxygen atoms in one molecule?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3935

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A specific organic compound has an empirical formula of CH2O and a molar mass of 60 g/mol. What is the total number of oxygen atoms in one molecule?

    • A) 1
    • B) 2
    • C) 3
    • D) 4

    Answer: 2

    Explanation: Molecular formula is C2H4O2 based on molar mass 60. 1 is wrong as it is only the empirical ratio.