Answer to Question #282000 in Inorganic Chemistry for Dhempaul

Question

The compound 1-propanethiol, which is the eye irritant released when fresh onions are chopped up, has the chemical formula C3HyS and a formula mass of 76.18 amu. What number does y stand for in the chemical formula of the compound? *

3 points

Answer 1

3(12.01) + 8(1.01) + 1(32.07) = 76.18

y = 8