Answer:
P₂O₄
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Empirical formula = PO₂
Molar mass of compound = 126 g/mol
Molecular formula =.?
The molecular formula of the compound can be obtained as illustrated below:
Molecular formula = [Empirical]ₙ
= molar mass
[PO₂] × n = 126
[31 + (16× 2)] × n = 126
[31 + 32] × n = 126
63 × n = 126
Divide both side by 63
n = 126 / 63
n = 2
Molecular formula = [PO₂]ₙ
Molecular formula = [PO₂]₂
Molecular formula = P₂O₄
