Question

Empirical formula C3H6COO

Answer 1

Question

Given the molecular formula C₃H₆COO, the correct empirical formula is ______.

Required Answer

Molecular formula = C₃H₆COO

Empirical formula :-

⟼ C₃H₆COO

⟼ C₄H₆O₂

⟼ 2(C₂H₃O)

★ Empirical formula of C₃H₆COO is (C₂H₃O)

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Know More -

The empirical formula of a compound is the formula which gives the simplest whole number ratio of the elements present in one molecule of the compound.

Some compounds also have same empirical formula.

Two Compounds having same empirical formula :-

• Glucose - C₆H₁₂O₆
• Acetic acid - CH₃COOH

Their empirical formula is CH₂O.

Answer 2

Empirical formula of C3H6COO is C2H3O