ICSE Class 10 Chemistry Question 2 of 23

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Question 1(v)

The empirical formula of hexane is

  1. C3H7
  2. C6H14
  3. C3H8
  4. C4H12
Answer

C3H7

Reason — Molecular formula of hexane is C6H14

∴ Ratio of C and H is 6 : 14

Simple ratio is 3 : 7

Hence, empirical formula = C3H7