To determine the chemical formula for the molecule represented by [tex]\( COH_4 \)[/tex], let's analyze it step-by-step:
1. The given notation is [tex]\( COH_4 \)[/tex].
2. First, let's note that standard chemical notation often follows specific conventions where each element present in the molecule is listed along with its corresponding number of atoms.
Given [tex]\( COH_4 \)[/tex]:
- The notation includes Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), and four Hydrogen (H) atoms.
We will write each element with the appropriate subscript indicating the number of atoms of each element in the molecule:
- Carbon (C) is present.
- The molecule has one Oxygen (O) atom.
- The molecule has four Hydrogen (H) atoms.
However, the way this notation is written suggests it might be an error or misinterpretation, as there's no standard molecule with this specific combination. A more familiar and chemically stable molecule is Methane (CH₄), but it only includes Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H), without Oxygen.
So the chemical formula for Methane would be:
[tex]\[
CH_4
\][/tex]
But if we strictly interpret the given molecule without considering common chemical compounds:
[tex]\[
COH_4
\][/tex]
We take it as it is, without rearranging or changing elements.
Therefore, while the provided notation isn't a standard molecule, the closest and most logical fit, if we correct for common compounds, would be Methane:
[tex]\[
CH_4
\][/tex]
