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The empirical formula C2H6O tells us that for every molecule of the compound, there are 2 carbon atoms, 6 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom. This is the simplest whole number ratio of these elements.
Two possible examples of compounds with this empirical formula are:
- Ethanol (CH3CH2OH)
- Acetic acid (CH3COOH)