An unknown compound was obtained through steam distillation. At the end of distillation, 34.2578 g of the unknown compound was obtained wherein 50.0000 g of water co- distilled with it. The vapor pressure of water and the compound during distillation were determined to be 703 mmHg and 57 mmHg, respectively. a. Determine the mole ratio of the unknown compound and water in the distillate. b. Determine the molar mass of the unknown compound. c. Identify the unknown compound from the list given below. Possible Compounds Molar Mass, g/mol Acetophenone 120.00
An unknown compound was obtained through steam distillation. At the end of distillation,
34.2578 g of the unknown compound was obtained wherein 50.0000 g of water co-
distilled with it. The vapor pressure of water and the compound during distillation were
determined to be 703 mmHg and 57 mmHg, respectively.
a. Determine the mole ratio of the unknown compound and water in the distillate.
b. Determine the molar mass of the unknown compound.
c. Identify the unknown compound from the list given below.
Possible Compounds Molar Mass, g/mol
Acetophenone 120.00
Cinnamaldehyde 132.16
Citral 152.24
Limonene 136.24
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