From there you calculate the ratios of different types of atoms in the compound. Solve the following problems in order to thoroughly understand the concept of finding out the empirical formula in analytical chemistry. Enter an optional molar mass to find the molecular formula.
Measurements show that unknown compound X has the following composition.
C40 H667 O533 of the compound. What is the molecular formula of decane. For example C 6 H 12 O 6 is the molecular formula of glucose and CH 2 O is its empirical formula. It represents the relative number of atoms in the simplest ratio.