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Straight Chain Hydrocarbons

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Question

The empirical formula of $C_{2} H_{2}$ is ?

C_{2} H_{4}

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C H

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C H_{4}

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C_{2} H_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C H$
While $C_{2} H_{2}$ is its molecular formula and represents its true molecular structure, it has an empirical formula of CH. The simplest ratio of carbon to hydrogen in ethene is 1:1

Hence B is correct option.

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