Mole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of ChemistrymediumASSERTION REASON

**Assertion (A):** The empirical formula of glucose is . <br>**Reason (R):** The molecular formula iMole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Chemistry Question

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**Assertion (A):** The empirical formula of glucose is $CH_2O$. <br>**Reason (R):** The molecular formula is $C_6H_{12}O_6$.

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

The empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms. In $C_6H_{12}O_6$, dividing by the common factor 6 gives $C_1H_2O_1$.

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