Chemistry
Molecular formula of a compound is C6H18O3. Find it's empirical formula.
Stoichiometry
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Answer
Molecular formula of a compound = C6H18O3 = 3[C2H6O]
As, molecular formula = n[E.F.] and n = 3
Hence, empirical formula = C2H6O
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