Give the empirical formula for C↓8H↓8

Empirical formula of C₈H₈ = CH

Explanation:

Data Given:

Molecular Formula = C₈H₈

Empirical Formula = ?

Solution

Empirical Formula:

Empirical formula is the simplest ration of atoms in the molecule but not all numbers of atoms in a compound.

So,

tha ration of the molecular formula should be divided by whole number to get the simplest ratio of molecule

C₈H₈ Consist of Carbon (C), and Hydrogen (H)

Now

Look at the ratio of these two atoms in the compound

C : H

8 : 8

Divide the ratio by two to get simplest ratio

C : H

8/8 : 8/8

1 : 1

So for the empirical formula is the simplest ratio of carbon to hydrogen 1 : 1

So the empirical formula will be

Empirical formula of C₈H₈ = CH