Which compounds have the empirical formula CH2O?
C2H4O2
C3H6O3
CH2O2
C5H10O5
C6H12O6

The answer to your question is all the formulas in bold has the same empirical formula

Explanation:

Data

Empirical formula     CH₂O

Process

To solve this problem factor the subscripts of each formula and compare the result with the empirical formula given.

a) C₂H₄O₂      factor 2          2(CH₂O)

b) C₃H₆O₃      factor 3          3(CH₂O)

c) CH₂O₂        this formula can not be simplified

d) C₅H₁₀O₅      factor 5         5(CH₂O)

e) C₆H₁₂O₆      factor 6         6(CH₂O)

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.

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