Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 2 - Chemical Compounds - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 90e: 99

Answer

$C_{3}H_{4}O_{3}$

Work Step by Step

The simplest whole number ratio between the elements comprising the compound is obtained by dividing the subscripts by 2. Therefore, the empirical formula is $C_{3}H_{4}O_{3}$.
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