Question

A compound with the empirical formula SO has a molecular weight of 96.13 amu. The molecular formula is S_O_

Answer 1

Molecular mass / empirical mass = number with with the empirical formula needs to be multiplied to get molecular formula

Empirical mass = Atomic mass of S + atomic mass of O = 32.07 + 16 = 48.07

molar mass = 96.13 g

So ratio = 96.13 / 48.07 = 2

Hence the molecular formula = S2O2