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Empirical Formulas are the? A) multiple of the ratio B) simplest ratio of elements C)the mass formulas D) the percent expected to make in a reaction

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B) simplest ratio of elements

An empirical formula is the simplest ratio of a compound. For example, a compound like C4H8 would have an empirical formula of CH2.
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