The ratio of no of atoms of C and H in one molecule of Cx Hy Oz = 1 : 2
y = 2x In one molecule of Cx Hy Oz compound contain z atoms of oxygen.
According to the question, no of atoms of oxygen required to burn CxHy completely should be twice of z atoms of oxygen.
CxHy + (x +
) O2 HCO2 +
H2O No. of O2 molecules required = (x +
)
No. of O atoms required = 2 (x +
) According to question,
[ Putting y = 2x ]
x : y : z = x : 2x :
= 2 : 4 : 3
Empirical formula = C2H4O3