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For which of the following compound(s) the term empirical formula cannot be applied?

Correct answer: D. Can be applied to all of the above

  • A. NaCl
  • B. H₂O
  • C. (c) CCl₄
  • D. Can be applied to all of the above

Explanation

The term empirical formula can be applied to all the compounds listed. The empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of the elements in a compound.Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Can be applied to all of the above.

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