Can molecular formula also be an empirical formula

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Molecular formula can only be an empirical formula if the molecule is in its simplified form.

Like if in a molecule only 1 hydrogen is present then whatever comes out to be in molecular formula is same for empirical formula.

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Radda [10]4 years ago

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Yes empirical formula can also be the empirical formula if there isn't any ration between them so that they can be written in simplified form

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