An organic compound containing C & H has 92.3% C. Its emperical formula is
Empirical formula -
An Empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.
- wherein
for glucose, empirical formula is CH2O
Element | % | Relative no. of atoms | Simpleest ratio |
C | 92.30 | 7.69 | 1 |
H | 7.70 | 7.70 | 1 |
So, Empirical formula is CH