Interpretation: The molecular formula should be calculated for ethylene glycol with
Concept Introduction: Molecular formula depicts the exact number of atoms in a molecule of a compound whereas an empirical formula depicts the minimum integer subscripts of atoms in a molecule of a compound.
Answer to Problem 42SP
The molecular formula for ethylene glycol with
Explanation of Solution
The empirical formula of ethylene glycol is
To determine the molecular formula of the compound, the empirical formula mass of the compound is calculated as:
Now, the molar mass is divided by the empirical formula mass as:
Multiply the subscripts of the empirical formula,
Hence, the molecular formula for ethylene glycol with
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