What is the empirical formula of a compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the ratio 14: 42: 84?
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d. ch306

D. CH₃O₆

We are supposed to determine the empirical formula of the compound;

In this case;

The ratio of C : H : O is 14 : 42 : 84

But we can simplify further to get the simplest whole number ratio;

answer is: naturally occurring solid, inorganic compound or element is mineral.

minerals usually have crystalline form, that means than crystal constituents (atoms, molecules or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

for example magnetite is a mineral of iron oxide (fe₂o₃).

calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate (caco₃).

dolomite is an   carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (camg(co₃)₂).