What is empherical formula
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a formula giving the proportions of the elements present in a compound but not the actual numbers or arrangement of atoms.
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Empherical Formula:
The empherical formula of a compound is expressed in the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of various el
elements present in 1 molecule of the compound.
If any molecular formula is C2: H6, it's empherical formula will be CH3.
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How to determine empherical formula?
- Find the % by weight of each element present in 1 molecule of the compound
- The % weight should be then devided by atmoic weight.
- This gives the atomic ratio of elements present in compound.
- Then find the simplest ratio of atoms.
- If the value of simplest ratio is fractional then find the value to nearest whole number.
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Relation between molecular and empherical formula :
Molecular formula = n× Empherical Formula
(n= any natural number)
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