Phosgene, a Chemical Warfare Agent Used in World War I

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Phosgene, a chemical warfare agent used in World War I, consists of 12.41% C, 16.17% O, and 71.69% Cl.1.00 L of this gas at STP has a mass of 4.42 g.What is the molecular formula of phosgene?

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