Answer:
C₄ H₆ O
Step-by-step explanation:
The molecular formula of the compound is given as:
C₈ H₁₂ O₂
The molecular formula of a compound is expresses the true number of atoms within a compound.
The empirical formula gives the simplest ratio of the atoms within a compound.
Elements C H O
Number of atoms 8 12 2
Divide through by a
Common factor 8/2 12/2 2/2
4 6 1
The empirical formula therefore is C₄ H₆ O