Question

0.1468 mol c : 0.3668 mol h : 0.07344 mol n
the moles of each component are shown above. determine the empirical formula for the compound.
what is the subscript for c?
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Explanation:

Step1: Find the smallest number of moles

Among 0.1468 mol (C), 0.3668 mol (H), and 0.07344 mol (N), the smallest is 0.07344 mol (N).

Step2: Divide each mole value by the smallest

For C: $\frac{0.1468}{0.07344} \approx 2$
For H: $\frac{0.3668}{0.07344} \approx 5$ (we can check later, but focus on C here)
For N: $\frac{0.07344}{0.07344} = 1$

Answer:

2