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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What does the empirical formula of a compound represent?
Options
A The actual number of atoms in a molecule
B The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in the compound
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C The molecular weight of the compound
D The arrangement of atoms in space
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The empirical formula gives the smallest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound, derived from percentage composition.

Hint

Simplest ratio.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 832 of 1999
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