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Which of the following cannot be a molecular formula for an empirical formula HO?(a) H2O(b) H2O2(c) HO(d) HO2I have been asked this question at a job interview.Question is taken from Percentage Composition in chapter Chemistry Basic Concepts of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct answer is (b) H2O2

The explanation: The MOLECULAR formula is the exact number of different types of atoms present in the molecule of a COMPOUND. The rest COMPOUNDS are not in the same ratio as of EMPIRICAL formula ones. Though HO is possible, it can’t exist.



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