Respuesta :

The empirical formula for this compound can be determined by basically dividing the subscripts by a common factor in this case 2. So I believe it would be CH3.

Answer:

The empirical formula of the given compound is [tex]CH_3[/tex]

Explanation:

Empirical formula is defined number of ratio of elements present in the molecule but do not tell the total number of atoms of each atom or atomic arrangement.

The empirical formula of the given compound: [tex]C_2H_6[/tex]

We will divide the all the number of atoms of element in the molecule formula of the compound with an whole number in order to obtain the smallest whole number.

The empirical formula of [tex]C_2H_6[/tex] :

[tex]C_{\frac{2}{2}}H_{\frac{6}{2}}=CH_3[/tex]

The empirical formula of the given compound is [tex]CH_3[/tex]