Question

a compound has the empirical formula given below. c7h5o2 which compound represents the molecular formula with a scale factor of 2? c3.5h2.5o c7h5o2 c14h10o4

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply each subscript by scale factor

Multiply \(C_7\) by \(2\): \(7\times2 = 14\)
Multiply \(H_5\) by \(2\): \(5\times2=10\)
Multiply \(O_2\) by \(2\): \(2\times2 = 4\)

Answer:

\(C_{14}H_{10}O_{4}\)