Which of the Following Statements Regarding Empirical Formulas, Molecular Formulas

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding empirical formulas, molecular formulas, and percent composition is correct?

• A)A compound with the molecular formula P₄O₁₀ would have the empirical formula P₄O₁₀.
• B)It is not possible to determine the empirical formula of a compound if given only its percent composition.
• C)If the molecular formula of a compound is C₆H₅Cl, its empirical formula is the same.
• D)Empirical formulas contain more information than molecular formulas.
• E)Formulas for ionic compounds are normally given as molecular formulas.

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