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Match each molecular formula to the corresponding empirical formula.

1) C4H8O2
2) C4H12O4
3) C2H10O2

A) CH3O
B) CH5O
C) C2H4O

Answer :

Answer:

1) C4H8O2 = C2H4O

2) C4H12O4 = CH3O

3) C2H10O2 = CH5O

Explanation:

  • The empirical formula is the formula that indicates the relative proportions of the elements in a molecule rather than the actual number of atoms of the elements. It tells us the simplest ratio of elements in a given compound.  
  • Molecular formula on the other hand tells us the actual number of atoms of each element a compound or a molecules has. Molecular formula is calculated from the empirical formula and the molecular mass of a compound.
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Answer:

C₄H₈O₂ = C₂H₄O  

C₄H₁₂O₄ = CH₃O

C₂H₁₀O₂ = CH₅O

Explanation:

1) C₄H₈O₂ = C₂H₄O  

The smallest subscript is 2. So dividing each subscript by 2 we get,

C₄/₂H₈/₂O₂/₂ = C₂H₄O

2) C₄H₁₂O₄ = CH₃O

The smallest subscript is 4. So dividing each subscript by 4 we get,

C₄/₄H₁₂/₄O₄/₄ = CH₃O

3) C₂H₁₀O₂ = CH₅O

The smallest subscript is 2. So dividing each subscript by 2 we get,

C₂/₂H₁₀/₂O₂/₂ = CH₅O

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