Multiple Choice 1 point Determine the Empiric Formula for a compound that is 79.46% Pand 20.54% C. PC_(4) P_(3)C_(2) P_(2)C_(3) PC Clear my selection

To determine the empirical formula for a compound that is P and C, we need to convert these percentages into moles.1. Assume we have 100 grams of the compound. This means we have 79.46 grams of P and 20.54 grams of C.2. Calculate the moles of each element: - Moles of P: - Moles of C: 3. Determine the simplest whole number ratio of moles: - Divide each mole value by the smallest number of moles (1.71): - P: - C: 4. Since the ratio is not a whole number, multiply both ratios by a factor to get whole numbers. In this case, multiplying by 2 gives: - P: - C: Therefore, the empirical formula for the compound is .So, the correct answer is: