Question

Can we write the formula of carbon dioxide as C2O4

Answer 1

heya

here is ur answer

⭐ yes u can write the formula of CO2 as C2O4

BUT

as per the balancing rules ➡the coefficient must be reduced or least in number

Answer 2

Answer: No, it cannot be represented as $C_2O_4$

Explanation:

Molecular formula is the formula in which the elements are present in lowest whole number ratios.

Empirical formula is the formula in which the elements are not present in lowest whole number ratios.

The given formula is the empirical formula because the elements are not present in lowest whole number ratio.

Dividing the moles of elements by 2, we get:

$C_{2/2}O_{4/2}=CO_2$

Hence, the molecular formula becomes $CO_2$

So, this compound cannot be represented as $C_2O_4$