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__________ formula can be calculated if the molar mass is known after having an empirical formula.(a) Molecular(b) Empirical(c) Simpler(d) ShorterI have been asked this question in unit test.My doubt is from Percentage Composition in chapter Chemistry Basic Concepts of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right answer is (a) Molecular

Easiest explanation: The molecular formula is the exact NUMBER of different TYPES of atoms present in the molecule of a compound. An empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of VARIOUS atoms present in a compound. Therefore we can CALCULATE the molecular formula if the molar mass is KNOWN.



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