Which molecular formula is also an empirical formula?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify a molecular formula that is also considered an empirical formula. An empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound, which is also the case for certain molecular formulas.
Answer
C2H6SO
The final answer is B. C2H6SO
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is B. C2H6SO
More Information
An empirical formula is the simplest whole-number ratio of the elements in a compound, and C2H6SO cannot be simplified further.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming a formula is empirical simply because it looks simple. Always check for the possibility of further simplification.
Sources
- Solved Which one of the following molecular formulas is also - Chegg - chegg.com
- Which molecular formula is also an empirical formula? - transformationtutoring.com
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