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What type of formula where the atoms are in the smallest whole number ratio?
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∙ 8y ago
It is a poor chemical formula. Poor, because it would not distinguish between acetylene C2H2 and benzene C6H6 for example. It is useful only to the extent that it shows the proportions of the atoms in molecule of the compound.
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∙ 6y ago
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