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A compound has the following percentage composition by mass: carbon 14.4%, hydrogen 1.2% and chlorine 84.5%. Determine the empirical formula of this compound. Work correct to 1 decimal place. (H = 1, C = 12, CI = 35.5)

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To determine the empirical formula of the compound with the given percentage composition by mass, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Write down the percentage composition We have the following percentage composition: - Carbon (C): 14.4% - Hydrogen (H): 1.2% - Chlorine (Cl): 84.5% ...
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