Compound X has a molar mass of 283.89 g-mol and the following composition: element phosphorus oxygen mass % 43.64% 56.36% Write the molecular formula of X.

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Compound X has a molar mass of 283.89 g-mol and the following composition:
element
phosphorus
oxygen
mass %
43.64%
56.36%
Write the molecular formula of X.
x
Ś
Transcribed Image Text:Compound X has a molar mass of 283.89 g-mol and the following composition: element phosphorus oxygen mass % 43.64% 56.36% Write the molecular formula of X. x Ś
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