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Question 5 (1 point)

(05.03 LC)

What is the empirical formula for C4H8O2? (1 point)

оа

C2H₂O

Ob

C₂H₂O

ос

CH20

Od

C₂H GO

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Answer:

c2h4o

Step-by-step explanation:

empirical formula is simplest whole number ratio of atoms in molecule

SINCE RATIO OF C,H O IS:

C : H : O

4: 8 :2

SIMPLEST RATIO ( DIVIDING BY 2)

2: 4: 1

C2H4O

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