Define empirical formula and molecular formula.

  • A
    Empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of various elements present in a compound,while molecular formula shows the exact number of different types of atoms present in a molecule of a compound.
  • B
    Empirical formula shows the exact number of atoms,while molecular formula shows the simplest ratio.
  • C
    Both represent the same information.
  • D
    None of the above.

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