Find the correct chemical formula of nitromethane ........

General Science (CHSL) Chemistry

Find the correct chemical formula of nitromethane.

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SSC CHSL 24th May 2022 Shift-3

$$CH_{3}NO$$

$$CH_{3}NO_{2}$$

$$CH_{4}NO_{2}$$

$$CH_{3}NO_{3}$$

- Option 1: $$CH_{3}NO$$

- Incorrect representation. Missing an oxygen atom.

- Option 2: $$CH_{3}NO_{2}$$

- Correct formula. Represents one carbon, three hydrogen, one nitrogen, and two oxygen atoms.

- Used as a fuel and solvent.

- Option 3: $$CH_{4}NO_{2}$$

- Extra hydrogen atom. Incorrect for nitromethane.

- Option 4: $$CH_{3}NO_{3}$$

- Contains an extra oxygen atom. Incorrect for nitromethane.

Therefore, Option 2: $$CH_{3}NO_{2}$$ is the correct chemical formula for nitromethane.

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