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What is the empirical formula for the compound C6H1206?

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CH2O

Step-by-step explanation:

It contains 2 moles of hydrogen for every mole if carbon and oxygen so the empirical formula for glucose is CH2O

Good luck hope this helps!

User Nico Napoli
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Answer:

CH2O

Step-by-step explanation:

When asked about the empirical formula of a compound, you're looking for the smallest ratio of whole numbers that represent your compound.

In your case, you can divide C6H12O6 by six to get CH2O. The ratio will be 1:2:1.

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