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The chemical formula which represents the actual number of atoms of each element present in a molecule is known as :

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empirical formula

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atomic formula

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molecular formula

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none of the above

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The correct option is C molecular formula
The chemical formula which represents the actual number of atoms of each element present in a molecule is known as molecular formula.

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