Answer: The molecular formula for the given organic compound is [tex]Pd_2H_4[/tex]
Explanation:
The empirical formula for the given compound is [tex]PdH_2[/tex]
For determining the molecular formula, we need to determine the valency which is multiplied by each element to get the molecular formula.
The equation used to calculate the valency is :
[tex]n=\frac{\text{molecular mass}}{\text{empirical mass}}[/tex]
We are given:
Mass of molecular formula = 216.8 g
Mass of empirical formula = 108.4 g
Putting values in above equation, we get:
[tex]n=\frac{216.8}{108.4}=2[/tex]
Multiplying this valency by the subscript of every element of empirical formula, we get:
[tex]PdH_2\times 2)}=Pd_2H_4[/tex]
Thus, the molecular formula for the given organic compound is [tex]Pd_2H_4[/tex]
