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In Chemistry / High School | 2025-07-03

Commonly called laughing gas, what are the molecular and empirical formulas of this substance?

A. C2O2, CO2
B. C4O, CO
C. CO2, CO₂
D. C402, C20
E. C₂O, CO2

Asked by beansarecool1

Answer (2)

The substance commonly known as laughing gas is nitrous oxide (N₂O), where the molecular formula is N₂O and the empirical formula is NO. None of the given options accurately represent these formulas. Knowing these distinctions is essential in chemistry.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

The substance commonly known as laughing gas is nitrous oxide (N2O). Its molecular formula is N2O, while its empirical formula is NO. The options provided do not include the correct formulas for this substance. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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