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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Empirical formula MCQ

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Empirical formulaMediumQuestion 20056

Question

If molecular formula is C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6, empirical formula is:

  1. A
    CH2OCH_2O
    Correct
  2. B
    C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6
  3. C
    C3H6O3C_3H_6O_3
  4. D
    CHOCHO

Correct answer

CH2OCH_2O

Explanation

Divide all subscripts by 6.