11. A compound has a molar mass of 126.9 g/mol and has the percent composition (by mass) of37.8 % C, 6.30 % H, and 55.9% Cl. Determine the empirical formula and the molecularformula.

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11. A compound has a molar mass of 126.9 g/mol and has the percent composition (by mass) of 37.8 % C, 6.30 % H, and 55.9% Cl. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula.