Question

A compound contains 554. 55% carbon 9.09% hydrogen 36. 36% oxygen the empirical formula of this compound is

Answer 1

Answer:

C2H4O

Explanation:

carbon -. 55.45/12 = 4.62

hydrogen. 9.09/1 = 9.09

oxygen. 36.36/16. = 2.2725

simple ratio is 2:4:1