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I need to know the empirical and molecular formula of methanol (CH3OH)

2006-11-09 09:37:15 · 3 answers · asked by ventrue_1700 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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That is the empirical formula..It cannot be reduced any further.

2006-11-09 09:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The empirical formula is just the simplest ratio of elements in a molecule.

eg the empirical formula for glucose (C6H12O6) would be CH2O since the ratio is 1:2:1

in methanol the molecular formula IS the empirical (CH3OH) since the hydroxyl group (OH) is a molecule in its own right.

2006-11-09 09:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by domhnall_oh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's CH3OH.

2006-11-09 09:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋