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What is the empirical formula for the compound: C8H8S2?

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Answer:

Empirical formula = C4H4S

Step-by-step explanation:

The subscripts in a formula determine the ratio of the moles of each element in the compound. To convert this formula to the empirical formula, divide each subscript by 2. This is similar to reducing a fraction to its lowest denominator.

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