Question

When a hydrocarbon A undergoes combustion in the presence of air, it requirs 9.5 equivalents of oxygen and produces 3 equivalents of water. What is the molecular formula of A?

• A. $C_9H_9$
• B. $C_8H_6$
• C. $C_9H6$
• D. $C_6H_6$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C_8H_6$

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): $C_8H_6$.