6. What is the molecular formula for a compound that is 85.6% carbon and 14.4% hydrogen if the molecular mass is 84.162 grams? (Hint: Calculate the empirical formula first.) 7. What is the molecular formula for a compound that is 39.2% phosphorus and 60.8% oxygen if the molecular mass is 157.942 grams? (Hint: Calculate the empirical formula first.)

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6. What is the molecular formula for a compound that is 85.6% carbon and 14.4% hydrogen if
the molecular mass is 84.162 grams? (Hint: Calculate the empirical formula first.)
7. What is the molecular formula for a compound that is 39.2% phosphorus and 60.8% oxygen if
the molecular mass is 157.942 grams? (Hint: Calculate the empirical formula first.)
Transcribed Image Text:6. What is the molecular formula for a compound that is 85.6% carbon and 14.4% hydrogen if the molecular mass is 84.162 grams? (Hint: Calculate the empirical formula first.) 7. What is the molecular formula for a compound that is 39.2% phosphorus and 60.8% oxygen if the molecular mass is 157.942 grams? (Hint: Calculate the empirical formula first.)
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