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With reference to butane, explain the following term: Molecular formula

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With reference to butane, explain the following term:

Molecular formula

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Molecular formula: It represents the actual number of atoms of each element present in one molecule of a compound. For butane, the molecular formula is C4H10. This shows that one butane molecule contains 4 carbon atoms and 10 hydrogen atoms.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry: Organic Compounds - Exercises [Page 260]

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Frank Chemistry Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry: Organic Compounds
Exercises | Q 7. (a) | Page 260
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