Question

An organic compound contains C=40%,O=53.34% and H−6.60% . The empirical formula of the compound is :

Answer 1

C is 40%..... 40/12=3.3

H is 6.60%... 6.6/1=6.6

O is 53.35%... 53.34/16=3.3

we can see above the ratios of these compound is 1:2:1

compound is CH2O