Question

What is the molecular formula of following compound?

• A. \(\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{6}\mathrm{Cl}_{6}\)
• B. \(\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{Cl}_{6}\)
• C. \(\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{12}\mathrm{Cl}_{6}\)
• D. \(\mathrm{C}_{6}\mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{Cl}_{6}\)

Hint:

Count carbon, hydrogen and chlorine atoms in the drawn ring.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The figure shows a benzene ring (circle inside hexagon) with a substituent on every carbon.

Step 2: Count atoms
There are 6 carbon atoms in the ring. Each carbon carries one Cl, so 6 Cl atoms. No hydrogen atoms are shown.

Step 3: Formula
\(\text{C}_6\text{Cl}_6\), which is hexachlorobenzene.

Final Answer:
The molecular formula is C6Cl6. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{C}_{6}\text{Cl}_{6}} \]