Naphthalene (moth balls) contains 93·71% carbon and 6·29% hydrogen. If its molar mass is 128 g mol–1, calculate its molecular formula. - Zigya
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Naphthalene (moth balls) contains 93·71% carbon and 6·29% hydrogen. If its molar mass is 128 g mol–1, calculate its molecular formula.


(i) To calculate the empirical formula:


(ii) To calculate the molecular formula:
Empirical formual mass 
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 Molecular formula of napthalene = l 
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