The empirical formula of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is
ACH₂OCORRECT
BCHO
CC₂H₄O₂
DC₃H₆O₃
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Divide all subscripts by GCD (6): C₆H₁₂O₆ → CH₂O (formaldehyde).
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