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3.1.4 Molecular & Empirical Formulae

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Molecular & Empirical Formulae of Organic Compounds

  • The molecular formula shows the number and type of each atom in a molecule
    • Eg. the molecular formula of ethanoic acid is C2H4O2

  • The empirical formula shows the simplest whole number ratio of the elements present in one molecule of the compound
    • Eg. the empirical formula of ethanoic acid is CH2O

Worked example: Deducing molecular & empirical formulae

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