write the emperical formula of a compound having molecular formula CH3COOH
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The molecular formula of acetic acid is CH3COOH. The actual whole number ratio in the order of C:H:O is 2:4:2. The smallest simple whole number ratio in the order of C:H:O is 1:2:1. Hence, the empirical formula of acetic acid is CH2O.
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The emperical formula of Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is CH2O.
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