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An unknown liquid is composed of 5.57% H, 28.01% Cl, and 66.42% C. The molecular mass found by mass spectrometry is 126.58 amu. What is the molecular formula of the compound?
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This allows us to convert the percentages directly into grams. So, we have 5.57g of H, 28.01g of Cl, and 66.42g of C. Show more…
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