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Given the formula of a compound:What is the molecular formula for this compound?

January 2020 NY Regents Chemistry Exam



37 Given the formula of a compound:


What is the molecular formula for this compound? (1) CH

(2) CH2 (3) CH3

(4) C3H6



Solution: Let's count the number of carbons and hydrogens. The molecule shown has three carbons and six hydrogens.

Answer: 4


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