Question

The empirical formula of a compound with 4 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms is

Answer 1

c2h6o

Step-by-step explanation:

find the hcf of the numbers and divide each number by the HCF eg

HCF of 4,12,2 -> 2

4÷2=2

12÷2=6

2÷2=1

therefore

c2h6o