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WAEC Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 29

Question 29 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following formula cannot be an empirical formula?

  • A. CH
  • B. CH₂
  • C. P₂O₅
  • D. N₂O₄Correct

Explanation

An empirical formula must be in its simplest whole-number ratio; N₂O₄ can be reduced further to NO₂, so it is not an empirical formula.

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