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What is the empirical formula for naphthalene?

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The question is asking for the empirical formula of naphthalene, which is a hydrocarbon compound commonly known for its use in mothballs and produced from coal tar. The empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a molecule.

Answer

C5H4

The empirical formula for naphthalene is C5H4

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The empirical formula for naphthalene is C5H4

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Naphthalene's empirical formula is derived by simplifying its molecular formula, C10H8, to its simplest ratio of carbon to hydrogen, which yields C5H4.

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A common mistake is to use the molecular formula directly without simplifying it to the smallest whole-number ratio.

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