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Empirical formula of c8h14

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Answer:

C4H7

Step-by-step explanation:

Empirical formula is defined as the simplest ratios of atoms present in the compound.

The empirical formula for C8H14 is C4H7 as if you multiply each coefficient of C4H7 by 2, it will become C8H14. The chemical name of C8H14 or C4H7 is 1-Methylcycloheptene.

Hence, the correct answer is "C4H7".

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