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Molecular mass of benzene is determined by:

Correct answer: A. Vapour density method

  • A. Vapour density method
  • B. X-ray diffraction
  • C. Elemental analysis
  • D. Degradation method

Explanation

Benzene has a molecular weight, based on the formula of C6H6, of 78.1 amu's. The vapor density ratio becomes 2.69 when benzene's molecular weight of 78.1 is divided by the molecular weight of air (29).Molecular mass = 2 x vapour density .

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