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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?

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Chapter3: Stoichiometry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 149AE: A sample of a hydrocarbon (a compound consisting of only carbon and hydrogen) contains 2.59 1023...

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