Empirical formula of chloroform is____________________?
Correct answer: D. CHCL3
- A. CH2 C12
- B. CH3C1
- C. CC14
- D. CHCL3
Explanation
Chloroform has the molecular formula CHCl3, and the subscripts 1:1:3 cannot be reduced by a common factor, so its empirical formula is also CHCl3. The likely mistake is choosing CH3Cl, which has the same atoms but incorrect chlorine and hydrogen subscripts.
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