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The relative number of atoms of different elements in a compound are as follows. A=1.33, B=1 and C=1.5. The empirical formula of the compound is

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a

A2 B2C3

b

ABC

c

A8 B6C9

d

A3 B3C4

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The ratio of number of atoms of A,B and C = 1.33:1:1.5

Simplifying it we get the ratio for A,B and C= 8:6:9

Empirical formula is the simplest way in which a compound can be represented.

Hence in this case the empirical formula of compound will be- A8B6C9.

Hence option C is the correct answer.

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The relative number of atoms of different elements in a compound are as follows. A=1.33, B=1 and C=1.5. The empirical formula of the compound is