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Which pair of formulas correctly represents a molecular formula and its corresponding empirical formula?

1. C2H2 and CH

2. C3H4 and CH2

3. C4H6 and CH

4. C5H8 and C2H2

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  • rpm92
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    C2H2 and CH both have carbon and hydrogen in the same ratio, so option 1 is the correct answer.

  • Dr.A
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    C2H2 and CH

    the empirical formula of C4H6 is C2H3

    C3H4 and C5H8 have not empirical formulas

  • 1 decade ago

    1 & 3

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