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Chapter : 3. Atoms & Molecules
Empirical formula
Empirical formula The empirical formula of a compound may be defined as the formula which gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of the various elements present in the molecule of the compound. Example. The empirical formula of the compound glucose (C6H12O6), is CH2O which shows that C, H, and O are present in the simplest ratio of 1 : 2 : 1.