The empirical formula of Calgon is

The empirical formula of Calgon is
  1. Na2PO3
  2. NaP2O3
  3. NaPO3
  4. Na3PO3

Solution

The formula of calgon is Na2[Na4(PO3)6]. Calgon is a trade name of a complex salt, sodium hexametaphosphate (NaPO3)6. It is used for softening hard water.

The empirical formula of a chemical compound is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms present in a compound.

So, empirical formula of calgon will be NaPO3.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)

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