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Which of the following cannot be an empirical formula?(a) NH3(b) C5H10(c) H2O(d) NaClI have been asked this question during an interview for a job.My doubt stems from Percentage Composition in chapter Chemistry Basic Concepts of Chemistry – Class 11

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The CORRECT option is (B) C5H10

For explanation: C5H10 cannot be an empirical formula because of the CARBON and hydrogen RATIO in this compound is5:10 respectively. They are not in the simplest possible WHOLE numbered ratio (1:2 is the simplest for this compound). Hence it cannot be an empirical compound.



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