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Analysis of a compound known to contain only Mg, P, and O gives this analysis.
21.8% Mg, 27.7% P , 50.3% O by mass
What is its empirical formula?

A

`MgPO_(2)`

B

`MgPO_(3)`

C

`Mg_(2)P_(2)O_(7)`

D

`Mg_(3)P_(2)O_(8)`

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