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The molecular formulas of methane, ethane and butane are CH4, C2H6 and C4H10, respectively. What would be their empirical formulas respectively?

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Answer options

  1. CH4, CH3 and C2H5
  2. CH4, C6H6 and C2H2
  3. CH4, C2H6 and C4H10
  4. C4H, 2CH3 and 2C2H5

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: CH4, CH3 and C2H5