Register

If the molecular formula of a compound is c4h8, what is the empirical formula for the compound?

If the molecular formula of a compound is c4h8, what is the empirical formula for the compound?
asked 187k views
1 vote
If the molecular formula of a compound is c4h8, what is the empirical formula for the compound?

asked
User Sposmen
by
7.2k points

1 Answer

2 votes

CnH2n

In the case of C4H8, because there are 4 carbon atoms and there are 8 hydrogen atoms the general formula must be CnH2n where n can be any number.

answered
User Nekto
by
7.6k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

Compare and contrast an electric generator and a battery??
How do you balance __H2SO4 + __B(OH)3 --> __B2(SO4)3 + __H2O
Can someone complete the chemical reactions, or write which one do not occur, and provide tehir types? *c2h4+h2o *c3h8 + hcl *c2h2+br2 *c4h10+br2 *c3h6+br2
Link Copied!