Answer:
We are given the formula of the compound:
C12H24O6
The empirical formula of a molecular formula is the lowest whole number ratio between the number of atoms of each element
The ratio of C to H to O in the given formula is :
12 : 24 : 6
we notice that all 3 of the numbers have 6 in common. Dividing all three of the numbers by 6, we get:
2 : 4 : 1
Hence, the ratio of Carbon to Hydrogen to Oxygen in the empirical formula of the given compound is 2 : 4 : 1 ,
Empirical Formula = C2H4O
