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A compound contains 4.07 % hydrogen, 24.27% carbon and 71.65% chlorine. Its molecular mass is 98.96. What are its empirical and molecular formulae ?

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To find the empirical and molecular formulas of the compound, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Assume a Sample Mass Assume a sample mass of 100 grams of the compound. This makes calculations straightforward since the percentages can be directly interpreted as grams. ### Step 2: Calculate the Mass of Each Element From the given percentages: - Mass of Hydrogen (H) = 4.07% of 100 g = 4.07 g ...
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