Question

a compound has the empirical formula given below. c₃h₄o₃ which compound represents the molecular formula with a scale factor of 2? c₂h₂o₂ c₃h₄o₃ c₆h₈o₆

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply each subscript in the empirical formula by the scale factor

The empirical formula is \(C_3H_4O_3\). When the scale factor is \(2\), we multiply each subscript by \(2\).
For \(C\): \(3\times2 = 6\)
For \(H\): \(4\times2=8\)
For \(O\): \(3\times 2 = 6\)

Answer:

\(C_6H_8O_6\)