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Which term describes the lowest whole number ratio of elements present in a compound?

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Molar mass

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Avogadro's number

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Empirical formula

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Molecular formula

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Solution

The correct option is C Empirical formula
Empirical formula of a chemical compound is the simplest positive integer ratio of atoms present in the compound.
Ex: $C H_{2} O$ is empirical formula of Sucrose ( $C_{11} H_{22} O_{11}$ )

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