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What is the empirical formula of the following? 

1. Fructose (C6H12O6) found in honey 

2. Caffeine (C8H10 N4O2) a substance found in tea and coffee.

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1. Fructose (C6H12O6

Empirical formula is the simplest formula. So it is divided by 6 and so empirical formula is CH2O.

2. Caffeine (C8H10N4O2

Simplified formula = (Molecualr formula) / 2

Empirical formula = C4H5N2O.

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