In 1811, Avogadro calculated the formula...

In 1811, Avogadro calculated the formula of camphor by means of elemental chemical analysis and by measuring the density of its vapour. Avogadro found the density to be 3.84 g/L when he made the measurement at `210^(@)C` at 1 atm pressure. Which of the following is the correct formula of camphor?

`C_(10)H_(14)O`

`C_(10)H_(16)O`

`C_(10)H_(16)O_(2)`

`C_(10)H_(18)O`

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The correct Answer is:

`Pm=drT`
`m=(dRT)/(P)=(3.84xx0.0821xx483)/(1)=152.27`
`therefore C_(10)H_(10)O` will be the correct formula.

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