The empirical formula for the given compound has been . Thus, option C is correct.
The empirical formula has been the whole unit ratio of the elements in the formula unit.
<h3>Computation for the Empirical formula</h3>The given mass of Sulfur has been, 50.05 g
The given mass of oxygen has been 49.95 g.
The moles of elements in the sample has been given by:
- Moles of Sulfur:
The moles of sulfur in the unit has been 1.56 mol.
- Moles of Oxygen:
The moles of oxygen in the unit has been 3.12 mol.
The empirical formula unit has been given as:
Thus, the empirical formula for the given compound has been . Thus, option C is correct.
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