The empirical formula is C₂H₃O₂
<h3>What is Empirical formula of a compound ?</h3>
The empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of elements present in a compound.
The total molar mass of the compound is 118.084 g/mol.
mass of Carbon present = 40.6
mass of Hydrogen present = 5.1 grams
mass of Oxygen present = 2 grams
Moles of C = 40.6/12 = 3.38
Moles of H = 5.1/1.008 = 5
Moles of Oxygen = 54.2/15.999 = 3.38
Ratio of Moles of C to Oxygen is 1 : 1
Ratio of Moles of C to H is 1/1.5
Multiplying each mole fraction by 2
The empirical formula is C₂H₃O₂
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