Which of the Following Statements About Empirical Formulas Is Incorrect

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about empirical formulas is incorrect?

• A)An empirical formula represents a molecule.
• B)An empirical formula gives the smallest whole number ratio of each type of atom in a molecule.
• C)An empirical formula must be multiplied by an integer to obtain the molecular formula.
• D)The molecular formula can be the same as the empirical formula in some situations.
• E)All statements are correct.

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