What are the subscripts in the empirical formula of this compound? enter the subscripts for c, h, and o, respectively, separated by commas (e. g., 5,6,7) ?

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What are the subscripts in the empirical formula of this compound? enter the subscripts for c, h, and o, respectively, separated by commas (e. g., 5,6,7) ?

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The empirical formula is the simplest form of the chemical formula. When we say simplest form, it means that the subscripts are down to their lowest value. For example, the chemical formula of glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆. To reduce them to their lowest values, divide all subscripts by the common factor 6. The empirical formula for glucose would then be CH₂O.