The percent composition of elements in the compound results in the molecular formula. The formula for given compound is [tex]\rm C_2H_5OH[/tex].
A chemical formula is the representation of the ratio of the elements in a mole of sample or compound.
The given compound has 52.14% carbon, 13.13 % hydrogen, and 34. 73% oxygen.
The stoichiometric ratio of the following compounds can be given for moles as:
[tex]\rm C:H:O=\dfrac{=52.14}{12.0107} :\dfrac{13.13}{1.00784} :\dfrac{34. 73}{15.999 }\\\\ C:H:O=4.34:13.02:2.17\\\\C:H:O=2:6:1[/tex]
The compound has the molecular formula of [tex]\rm C_2H_6O[/tex]. The compound can be written in simplified form as, [tex]\rm C_2H_5OH[/tex]. Therefore, the correct option is B.
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