C?H?Cl? + O2 ➝ CO2 + H2O + HCl Combustion of a 10.000 g sample of the compound produces the products shown in the table below. Product Mass (grams) CO2 19.549 H2O 5.502 HCl 4.049         Determine the empirical formula for the compound

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A compound is composed of the elements, carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine only. Combustion of the compound produces CO2, H2O, and HCl

C?H?Cl? + O2 ➝ CO2 + H2O + HCl

Combustion of a 10.000 g sample of the compound produces the products shown in the table below.

Product Mass (grams)
CO2 19.549
H2O 5.502
HCl 4.049
   
   



Determine the empirical formula for the compound

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