Question

Emperical formula of 40.92%C 4.58%H 54.50%O​

Answer 1

Answer:

In 100 g of ascorbic acid, we will have 40.92 g C, 4.58 g H, and 54.50 g O. The whole-number ratio gives us the subscripts for the empirical formula. Thus, the empirical formula is C3H4O3.