Which of the following is the empirical formula for the molecule below? A)CHO B)CH₃COOH C)C₂H₄O₂ D)CH₂O E)none of the above.

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The molecule contains one carbon atom, twelve hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. The empirical formula of a compound represents the simplest whole number ratio of atoms present in the molecule. Therefore, the empirical formula for the given molecule is CH12O or simplified as CH2O. Option D represents this formula. Options A, B, and C do not have the correct ratios of atoms.

Which of the Following Is the Empirical Formula for the Molecule