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What are the compounds empirical and molecular formulas

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The empirical formula is the simplest ratio of atoms while molecular is the actual formula.

Step-by-step explanation:

Empirical Formula is the simplest ratio of atoms present in the compound.

The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms present in the compound.

For example, CH is the empirical formula and C6H6 is the molecular formula of benzene.

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