Question

What is the empirical formula for glucose, C6H12O6?

a. C6H12O6
b. CH2O
c. C2H4O2
d. CHO

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: letter B

Step-by-step explanation:

a. C6H12O6 Molecular formula of Glucose

b. CH2O Empirical formula of Glucose

c. C2H4O2 Acetic acid

d. CHO This is formula of aldehydes

Answer 2

Answer: Empirical formula is

CH2O

Explanation:

Empirical formula is the simplest formula showing the ratio of elements in a compound. While the molecular formula is the one showing the exact amount of atoms present in a compound.

For glucose, C6H12O6 is the molecular formula and the empirical formula can be obtained by dividing through by the greatest common factor of 6 to give CH2O