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What do you understand by the terms empirical formula and molecular formula?

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Empirical Formula: 

\(\bullet\)  It is the simplest formula. 

 \(\bullet\)  It shows the ratio of number of atoms of different elements in one molecule of the compound

Molecular Formula: 

 \(\bullet\)  It is the actual formula. 

 \(\bullet\)  It shows the actual number of different types of atoms present in one molecule of the compound.

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