A hydrate is determined to be 54.57% CoCl2 and 45.43% H2O. Determine the chemical formula of this hydrate, and name the hydrate.

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A hydrate is determined to be 54.57% CoCl2 and 45.43% H2O. Determine the chemical formula of this hydrate, and name the hydrate. 

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