Use the References to access important values if needed for this question. Mn, S O, n H20 is the general formula of a certain hydrate. When 347.2 g of the compound is heated to drive off the water, 217.4 g of anhydrous compound is left. Further analysis shows that the percentage composition of the anhydrate is 36.38% Mn, 21.24% S, and 42.38% O. (Hint: Treat the anhydrous compound and water just as you have treated elements in calculating X in the formula of the hydrate.) (Use an asterisk to enter the dot in the formula. If a subscript is 1, omit it.) a. Find the empirical formula of the anhydrous compound. b. Find the empirical formula of the hydrate.

Use the References to access important values if needed for this question. Mn, S O, n H20 is the general formula of a certain hydrate. When 347.2 g of the compound is heated to drive off the water, 217.4 g of anhydrous compound is left. Further analysis shows that the percentage composition of the anhydrate is 36.38% Mn, 21.24% S, and 42.38% O. (Hint: Treat the anhydrous compound and water just as you have treated elements in calculating X in the formula of the hydrate.) (Use an asterisk to enter the dot in the formula. If a subscript is 1, omit it.) a. Find the empirical formula of the anhydrous compound. b. Find the empirical formula of the hydrate.

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