What Is the Empirical Formula of a Compound That Contains

question 88

Multiple Choice

What is the empirical formula of a compound that contains 27.0% S,13.4% O,and 59.6% Cl by mass?

• A)SOCl
• B)SOCl₂
• C)S₂OCl
• D)SO₂Cl
• E)ClSO₄

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Definitions:

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, including a wide range of substances such as fuels, plastics, food additives, and drugs.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules made of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in living organisms, including structural, enzymatic, and regulatory roles.

Polysaccharide

Polymer made from carbohydrate monomers; the polysaccharides starch and glycogen are polymers of glucose monomers.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate or polysaccharide consisting of glucose units, forming the primary structural component of plant cell walls.