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  • Molecular Formulas of C₂H₂: Exploring Isomers and Compounds
    The empirical formula C₂H₂ represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a molecule. Here are a few possible molecular formulas with this empirical formula:

    * C₂H₂ (acetylene): This is the most common and simplest molecule with the empirical formula C₂H₂. It's a linear molecule with a triple bond between the carbon atoms.

    * C₄H₄ (but-1-yne or but-2-yne): These are both isomers of a four-carbon molecule with a triple bond.

    * C₆H₆ (benzene): This is a cyclic molecule with alternating single and double bonds between the carbon atoms. It has a unique aromatic structure.

    You can also have larger molecules with the same empirical formula. The general formula for a molecule with the empirical formula C₂H₂ is (C₂H₂)ₙ, where 'n' is any whole number.

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