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An organic compound (mol. Wt =44) (X) contains 54.54% of C and 9.09% of H. With `PCl_(5)`, (X) gives a compound of molecular weight 99. On oxidation it gives an acid of molecular weight 60. What is (X)?

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To solve the problem step by step, we will determine the empirical formula of the organic compound (X) based on the given percentage composition, and then we will confirm its molecular formula using the additional information provided. ### Step 1: Determine the empirical formula 1. **Identify the elements and their percentages:** - Carbon (C): 54.54% - Hydrogen (H): 9.09% - Oxygen (O): 100% - (54.54% + 9.09%) = 36.37% ...
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