Answer to Question #90900 in General Chemistry for acadia carlson

Question

Analysis shows a hydrocarbon to be composed of 80% C and 20% H.
a) What is it's simplest formula?
b) Its density is 1.34 g/L at STP. What is its molecular mass?
c) What is its molecular formula?

Answer 1

a) CH₃

b) 30 g/mol

c) C₂H₆