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Empirical Formula
« on: September 21, 2005, 05:53:54 PM »
I'm a bit confused as to how to write an empirical formula.

I need to write the empirical formula for CH3(CH2)12OH.

My guess is C13H28O. Is this correct? If not, what am I doing wrong/what do I need to go back and re-evaluate?

Thanks!

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Re:Empirical Formula
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2005, 02:49:08 AM »
yeah, it should be correct.
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