AP Chemistryeasymcq1 pt
What is the empirical formula of benzene, C₆H₆?
A.CH
B.C₆H₆
C.C₃H₃
D.C₆H
The empirical formula is the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms. C₆H₆ reduces by the common factor 6 to CH (1:1), even though benzene's molecule contains six of each.
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