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Question
Prove the Following :
2 X V.D. = Molecular mass.
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Solution
The molecular mass of the given compound is determined experimentally by vapour density method also, in which the vapour density of the compound is determined. Vapour density is related to molecular mass as :
Molecular mass = 2 x vapour density.
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