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What is the empirical formula of a compound with the molecule formula $B_{2} H_{6}$ ?

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B H

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B H_{2}

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B H_{3}

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B_{4} H_{12}

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Solution

The correct option is C $B H_{3}$
Emperical formula of a compound is a simplest ratio of its molecular formula. Hence emperical formula of $B_{2} H_{6}$ is $B H_{3}$ . correct option is C

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