The percent composition by mass of an unknown chlorinated hydrocarbon was found to be 37.83% C, 6.35% H. and 55.83% Cl by mass. What is the empirical formula and molar mass of the compound? Write your complete solutions on a separate sheet of paper and type the final answer with correct units in the field provided.

The percent composition by mass of an unknown chlorinated hydrocarbon was found to be 37.83% C, 6.35% H. and 55.83% Cl by mass. What is the empirical formula and molar mass of the compound? Write your complete solutions on a separate sheet of paper and type the final answer with correct units in the field provided.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305079113

Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Chapter21: Structure And Bonding In Solids

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P

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