Which of the following compounds can be represented by the molecular formula C2H6O?

Which of the following compounds can be represented by the molecular formula C₂H₆O?

Answer Details

The molecular formula C₂H₆O indicates that the compound contains 2 carbon atoms, 6 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom. Among the options given, the only compound that fits this molecular formula is Ethanol (C₂H₆O), which has the chemical formula CH₃CH₂OH. Propanol (Propanol), has the molecular formula C₃H₈O, Methanoic acid (Formic acid) has the molecular formula HCOOH and Glucose has the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆.