Question

CO2 is the empirical formula for the molecular formula

A. C6O18.

B. C3O12.

C. C5O10.

D. C12O6.

E. C2O2.

Answer 1

which one do u think might be right

Answer 2

Empirical formula of a chemical compound is the simplest positive integer ratio of atoms present in a compound.[1] A simple example of this concept is that the empirical formula of H2O2, would simply be HO.

Answer 3

It works in a C - O ratio of 1 to 2, so CO2, C2O4, C3O6, C4O8, etc :)

Answer 4

Is C the correct answer?

Answer 5

C5O10 would be next in line, so yes

Answer 6

Thanks!