Compound A contains 8.7% Hydrogen, 74% Carbon and 17.3% Nitrogen. The molecular formula of the compound is,

Given : Atomic masses of C,H and N are 12, 1 and 14 amu respectively. The molar mass of the compound A is 162 g mol-1.

Option 1 - <p>&nbsp;C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>6</sub>N<sub>2</sub></p>
Option 2 - <p>C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>3</sub>N</p>
Option 3 - <p>C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>7</sub>N</p>
Option 4 - <p>C<sub>10</sub>H<sub>14</sub>N<sub>2</sub></p>
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:

Empirical formula is C5H7N

Empirical mass = 81

Molecular mass = 162

So, molecular formula is C10H14N2

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