A Compound with a Percent Composition by Mass of 24

question 22

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 molecular formula of the compound

• A) C₄H₄Cl₄
• B) C₅H₄Cl₅
• C) C₅H₁₀Cl₈
• D) C₆H₈Cl₆
• E) None of the above

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