What is the empirical formula of ascorbic acid, given that the pseudoformula is C3.407 H4.53 O3.406?

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Sean Weeks

15 October, 03:55

What is the empirical formula of ascorbic acid, given that the pseudoformula is C3.407 H4.53 O3.406?

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Lana Ponce · Answer 1

To determine the empirical formula of ascorbic acid, we divide the lowest fraction with the other values. For this case, we divide everything with 3.406. We do as follows:

C = 3.407 / 3.406 = 1

H = 4.53 / 3.406 = 1.33

O = 3.406 / 3.406 = 1

So, you have CHO

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