Determine the Empirical Formula for a Compound That Is Found

question 33

Multiple Choice

Determine the empirical formula for a compound that is found to contain 10.15 mg P and 34.85 mg Cl.

• A) P₃Cl
• B) PCl
• C) PCl₂
• D) P₂Cl₃
• E) PCl₃

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