Answer:
C₃H₉N
Explanation:
The empirical formula of a compound is the fundamental and basic possible formula that shows the mole ratio of the atoms of each element in a molecule of the compound.
mole ratio of carbon = 60.94/12 = 5.078
mole ratio of hydrogen = 15.36/1 = 15.36
mole ratio of nitrogen = 23.70/14 = 1.693
Now; we will divide by the smallest value
So; carbon = 5.078/1.693 = 2.99 ≅ 3.0
hydrogen = 15.36/1.693 = 9.07 ≅ 9.0
nitrogen = 1.693/1.693 = 1 ≅ 1
Thus, the empirical formula is = C₃H₉N
