Determination of the molecular formula of alcohols
Exercise 1
Given a molar mass of a saturated aliphatic mono-alcohol: $74\;\frac{g}{mol} $
Determine its molecular formula!
General formula:
$C_nH_{2n+2}O$
$M$ $=$ $74$
$12n$ $ +$ $2n$ $+$ $2$ $+$ $16$ $=$ $74$
$n$ $=$ $4$
Molecular formula:
$C_4H_{10}O$