Question

Select the correct empirical formula for each molecular formula given.

Answer 1

Answer:

CH₂O

Explanation:

Empirical formula:

It is the simplest formula gives the ratio of atoms of different elements in small whole number.

Molecular formula:

Molecular formula shows the actual whole number ratio of elements present in compound.

Given molecular formula: C₆H₁₂O₆

Empirical formula = CH₂O

In molecular formula six moles of carbon six moles of oxygen and 12 moles of hydrogen are present.

To get the smallest whole number we divide the each number by 6 and we get CH₂O which is empirical formula of C₆H₁₂O₆.