what is empircal formula for molecular formula

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The formula unit is an empirical formula or an estimated formula of a compound which gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of the element present in the compound. For e.g. the empirical formula of glucose is CH₂O, while the molecular formula is the actual formula denoting the exact number of atoms of elements present in the compound. For e.g. the actual molecular formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆.

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