Chapter 6, Problem 122E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula of estradiol is to be found.

Concept introduction:

The empirical formula is used to obtain the smallest whole number ratio of each type of the atoms present in a given compound.

The relation between molar mass and empirical formula mass is:

$n=\frac{\text{Molar mass}}{\text{empirical formula molar mass}}$

Molecular formula of compound can be determined with the help of empirical formula as:

$\text{molecular formula}=\text{empirical formula}\times n$