Question 2 Select ALL possible molecular formulas for the following empirical formula: CO_(2) C_(8)O_(14) C_(2)O_(4) D C_(2)O C_(3)O_(6) 2 pts

The empirical formula $CO_{2}$ represents the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound. To determine the possible molecular formulas, we need to find the multiples of the empirical formula that are whole numbers.<br /><br />Let's analyze each option:<br /><br />A) $C_{8}O_{14}$: This is not a multiple of the empirical formula $CO_{2}$. The ratio of carbon to oxygen atoms is not the same as in the empirical formula.<br /><br />B) $C_{2}O_{4}$: This is a multiple of the empirical formula $CO_{2}$. The ratio of carbon to oxygen atoms is the same as in the empirical formula.<br /><br />C) $C_{2}O$: This is not a multiple of the empirical formula $CO_{2}$. The ratio of carbon to oxygen atoms is not the same as in the empirical formula.<br /><br />D) $C_{3}O_{6}$: This is a multiple of the empirical formula $CO_{2}$. The ratio of carbon to oxygen atoms is the same as in the empirical formula.<br /><br />Therefore, the possible molecular formulas for the given empirical formula $CO_{2}$ are:<br />- $C_{2}O_{4}$<br />- $C_{3}O_{6}$