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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Percent Composition and Molecular Formula

Question 6 • LA-Chemistry A

Molecular formula: C6H12O6Empirical formula:

Answer
A
C6H12O6
B
C2H4O2
C
CH2O
D
CHO

Explanation

An empirical formula shows the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms. In C6H12O6, the subscripts 6, 12, and 6 have a greatest common factor of 6. Divide each by 6 to get CH2O, so the correct choice is CH2O.

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