The empirical formula of glucose is CH2O the molecular formula of glucose is 6 times than the empirical formula. what is the molecular formula of glucose?

The molecular formula of glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆

Explanation:

Empirical formula:

It is the simplest formula gives the ratio of smallest whole number of atoms.

Molecular formula:

It gives the total number of atoms in a molecule of compound.

The molecular formula and empirical formula can be related as follow:

Molecular formula = n * empirical formula

Given dа ta:

Empirical formula = CH₂O

Molecular formula = ?

It is stated in given problem that molecular formula is the 6 times of the empirical formula.

Molecular formula = n * empirical formula

Molecular formula = 6 * CH₂O

Molecular formula = C₆H₁₂O₆

The molecular formula of glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆.