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An organic compound contains C = 16.27%, H = 0.677%, CI = 72.2% and O=10.8%. Its molecular mass is 147.5 amu. Find its molecular formula.

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To find the molecular formula of the organic compound given its percentage composition and molecular mass, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Convert percentages to grams Assuming we have 100 grams of the compound, the mass of each element can be directly taken as their percentage: - Carbon (C) = 16.27 g - Hydrogen (H) = 0.677 g - Chlorine (Cl) = 72.2 g - Oxygen (O) = 10.8 g ...
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