Question

What is meant by the term molecular formula ? What is the significance of molecular formula?

Answer 1

• The molecular formula is an expression that defines the number of atoms of each element in one molecule of a compound. It shows the actual number of each atom in a molecule.
• The molecular formula of hexane is C₆H1₄. Thus, there 6 Carbon atoms and 14 Hydrogen atoms in the given compound.
• This is the significance of molecular formula, as it tells us about the elements present in a given compound and also about the number of atoms of the specific elements present in a given compound.