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A substance has a molecular formula of C8H10N4O2

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The empirical formula of a substance = C₄H₅N₂O

Further explanation

The empirical formula is the smallest comparison of atoms of compound forming elements.

A molecular formula is a formula that shows the number of atomic elements that make up a compound.

(empirical formula) n = molecular formula

((empirical formula)n=C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

divide by 2 :

(C₄H₅N₂O)₂=C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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