Question

the molecular formula of an organic acid is H2CO2 what is its empirical formula?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

it's empirical formula is same as molecular formula because it doesn't have any other common factor other than "1"

Answer 2

The empirical formula is H₂CO₂

GIVEN:

Molecular formula of an organic acid- H₂CO₂

TO FIND:

Empirical formula of the acid.

SOLUTION:

WE can simply solve the the above problem as follows.

we know,

Empirical formula is the simplest ratio of atoms present in the molecule.

Molecular formula of acid - H₂CO₂

Ratio of each atoms in the molecule =

Number of Hydrogen atoms : Number of carbon atoms : Number of Oxygen atoms

Ratio of each atom in molecule of acid = 2:1:2

Since it is the it can not be reduced further.

so, Molecular formula = Empirical formula

Hence, The empirical formula of the organic acid is H₂CO₂

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