Empirical Formula


 
 
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Empirical Formula

The empirical formula of a compound gives the simplest whole-number ratio of the atoms of the elements present in a molecule of the compound. For example, the empirical formula of benzene (large bg_white C_6H_6) is CH, while that of hydrogen peroxide (large H_2O_2) is HO. The empirical formula does not represent the actual formula of the compound.

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Question : 1

What is the empirical formula of Glucose ?

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

What is the empirical formula of disulphur dioxide (S2O2) ?

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

What is the empirical formula of hydrogen peroxide (large H_2O_2) ?

Right Option : B
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