Chapter 2.6, Problem 2PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula for caffeine $\left({\text{C}}_{\text{8}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}{\text{N}}_{\text{4}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ should be written.

Concept Introduction:

The empirical formula reveals that which elements are present in a molecule and simplest whole number ratio of their atoms.

$\text{Molecular Formula = }\frac{\text{Molecular mass}}{\text{Empirical formula mass}}\times \text{Empirical formula}$