Question

Which of these statements is false?

A.
The empirical formula of a compound is simplest positive integer ratio of moles of atoms present in a compound

B.
The molecular formula of a compound represents the ratio of moles of atoms present in a compound

C.
An empirical formula always represents a real compound

D.
The subscripts in both empirical and molecular formulas are always integers

Answer 1

A. Empirical is the simplest form of an equation showing ratio between the atoms in a compound.