A completely made up chemical compound (molar mass = 371.88g/mol) is made up of 40.9% F and 33.32% P by mass with the remainder being oxygen. Determine the empirical and molecular formula.    You must report your answer as F#P#O#   Empirical Formula: ___________________ Molecular Formula: ___________________

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A completely made up chemical compound (molar mass = 371.88g/mol) is made up of 40.9% F and 33.32% P by mass with the remainder being oxygen. Determine the empirical and molecular formula. 

 

You must report your answer as F#P#O#

 

  1. Empirical Formula: ___________________
  2. Molecular Formula: ___________________
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