Question

What is the empirical formula for C2 H6?


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Answer 1

Answer:

C H3

Explanation:

Empirical formulas are the simplest ratio of the atoms in a compound. Ethane has a molecular formula of  

C 2H6

. Both of the number of carbons and hydrogens are divisible by 2, so to get the empirical formula we are trying to find their lowest ratio, which in this case is  

C H3

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Answer 2

Answer:CH3

Explanation:Empirical formulae is the simplest ration.. So u just have to undergo the simplest division of subscript upto to the simplest form. We must remember that all subscript are divided by that number at a time.