3.3.1 Introduction To Organic Chemistry Flashcards by Aisha Khan | Brainscape

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What is empirical formula?

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The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound

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What is a molecular formula?

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The true number of atoms of each element in a compound

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Give an example of a general formula.

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CnH2n+2. CnH2n

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