What is the empirical formula for C3H6O3?

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Dr. K.
Jun 30, 2018

CH2O

Explanation:

Empirical formula consist of the simplest or most reduced ratio of elements in a compound while molecular formula contains the actual number of atoms for each element in the compound.

Starting from the given molecular formula of C3H6O3, the values 3 and 6 can be simplified to 1 and 2, respectively. That means, the empirical formula is CH2O.

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