The empirical formula for this vitamin : C₃H₄O₃
<h3>Further explanation
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The empirical formula is the smallest comparison of atoms of compound =mole ratio of the components
The principle of determining empirical formula
- Determine the mass ratio of the constituent elements of the compound.
- Determine the mole ratio by dividing the percentage by the atomic mass
Mass of C in CO₂ :(MW C = 12 g/mol, CO₂=44 g/mol)
Mass of H in H₂O :(MW H = 1 g/mol, H₂O = 18 g/mol)
Mass O = Mass sample - (mass C + mass H) :
mol ratio C : H : O =
Answer: O fluorine to complete the octet rule
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Answer: C2H2
Explanation: Because each of the lines represent one bond, and because there are three lines (bonds) between the carbons, it means that they are bonded by three bonds, also known as a triple bond.
I'm actually not sure... but maybe this will help!
http://www.dummies.com/education/science/chemistry/how-to-identify-chiral-centers-in-a-molecule/