A compound is found to contain 26.73 % phosphorus, 12.09 % nitrogen, and 61.18 % chlorine by mass. What is the empirical formula for this compound? To answer the question, enter the elements in the order presented above. Submit Answer

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A compound is found to contain 26.73 % phosphorus, 12.09 %
nitrogen, and 61.18 % chlorine by mass.
What is the empirical formula for this compound?
To answer the question, enter the elements in the order presented above.
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