A Compound with a Percent Composition by Mass of 24

question 66

Multiple Choice

A compound with a percent composition by mass of 24.61% C, 2.75% H, and 72.64% Cl has a molar mass of 292.82 g/mol. What is the empirical formula of the compound

• A) C₃H₄Cl₂
• B) C₃H₄Cl₃
• C) C₂H₆Cl₃
• D) C₃H₅Cl₃
• E) None of the above

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