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Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(05.03 LC)
Which of the following is a correct empirical formula if the ratio is 1:1:3?
OCC13
O CFC13
O FeS3
OK3CO3

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Answer: B. CFCl3

Explanation:

Look at the amount of moles in the compound.

1 mol C (Carbon)
1 mol F (Fluorine)
3 mol Cl (Chlorine)

You can see that the ratio is 1:1:3 according to the subscripts and moles of each element.

Also, I took the exam and got it right!

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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