By Team Aakash Byju's | 16th November 2022

Determine the Molecular Formula of a Compound X and Y

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A compound of X and Y has the empirical formula XY  .

2

Its vapour density is equal to its empirical formula weight.

Vapour density is the measurement of pressure applied by gaseous vapours.

Water

Vapour

The molecular weight is equal to twice its vapour density.

Ice

Water Vapour

water

Hence, the molecular weight is twice its empirical formula weight.

High Molecular

Low Molecular

Its molecular formula is

2 × XY  = X  Y   .

2

2

4