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An unknown sample weighing 1.5 g was found to contain only Mn and S. The sample was completely reacted with oxygen and it produced 1.22 g of Mn(II) oxide and 1.38 g of `SO_(3)`.What is the simplest formula for this compound? (MnS)

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