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24 May, 20:53

A compound with the empirical formula SiH3 was found to have a molar mass of approximately 62 g. What is the molecular formula of the compound?

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  1. 24 May, 22:46
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    Empirical formula x n = Molecular formula

    so, empirical formula mass x n = molecular formula mass

    Mass of Si = 28.0855 and H = 1.008

    (28.0855 g + 3 x 1.008g) x n = 62 g

    31.1095 x n = 62

    31.1095 is equal to 31 approximately

    n = 62/31 = 2

    So, 2 x SiH₃ = Si₂H₆

    Si₂H₆ is the molecular formula of the compound.
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