What is the empirical formula of tartaric acid?

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The question is asking for the empirical formula of tartaric acid, which involves identifying the simplest whole number ratio of the elements present in the compound.

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C2H3O3

The final answer is C2H3O3

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The final answer is C2H3O3

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Tartaric acid's molecular formula is C4H6O6, but the empirical formula is the simplest ratio, which is C2H3O3.

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