Question

question 1
what is the empirical formula c₆h₁₈o₆

Explanation:

Step1: Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the sub - scripts

The sub - scripts are \(6\), \(18\), and \(6\).
The factors of \(6\) are \(1,2,3,6\).
The factors of \(18\) are \(1,2,3,6,9,18\).
The GCD of \(6\), \(18\), and \(6\) is \(6\).

Step2: Divide each sub - script by the GCD

For \(C\): \(\frac{6}{6}=1\)
For \(H\): \(\frac{18}{6}=3\)
For \(O\): \(\frac{6}{6}=1\)

Answer:

\(CH_3O\)