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What is the empirical formula of C₄H₈O₂?

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CHO

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C₄H₈O₂

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C₂H₂O₂

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C₂H₄O

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Solution

The correct option is D
C₂H₄O

Empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms in a compound hence here n=2 and the empirical formula is C₂H₄O.

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