Question

............... is defined as the simplest formula of the substance, which gives the relative number of atoms of each element present in the molecule of that substance.

• A. Molecular weight
• B. Molecular formula
• C. Empirical formula
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is C Empirical formula

Empirical formula is defined as the simplest formula of the substance, which gives the relative number of atoms of each element present in the molecule of that substance. Substances which have no discrete molecules such as ionic and network covalent compounds are described by this empirical formula.