By usual analysis, $1.00 \ g$ of compound $(X)$ gave $1.79 \ g$ of magnesium pyrophosphate. The percentage of phosphorus in compound $(X)$ is: (nearest integer)
(Given, molar mass in $g \ mol^{-1}$; $O=16, Mg=24, P=31$)

  • A
    $50$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $40$

Explore More

Similar Questions

If a compound contains $C = 18.5\%$,$H = 1.55\%$,$Cl = 55.04\%$,and $O = 24.81\%$,then its empirical formula is .....

An organic compound contains $60\ \%\ C$, $4.48\ \%\ H$, and $35.5\ \%\ O$. Its empirical formula is:

An organic compound contains carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen. Its elemental analysis gave $C = 38.71 \%$ and $H = 9.67 \%$. The empirical formula of the compound would be:

Find the empirical formula of the compound if $M = 68 \%$ (Atomic mass $= 34$) and the remaining $32 \%$ is oxygen:

Empirical formula of a compound is $CH_2O$ and its vapour density is $30$. The molecular formula of the compound is:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo