A compound is analyzed and determined to have the following percent-by-mass composition: 60.95% carbon 3.069% hydrogen 35.98% chlorine The molar mass of the compound is 197.05 g/mol. Determine both the empirical and molecular formula for the compound.

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A compound is analyzed and determined to have the following percent-by-mass composition:
60.95% carbon
3.069% hydrogen
35.98% chlorine
The molar mass of the compound is 197.05 g/mol.
Determine both the empirical and molecular formula for the compound.
Transcribed Image Text:A compound is analyzed and determined to have the following percent-by-mass composition: 60.95% carbon 3.069% hydrogen 35.98% chlorine The molar mass of the compound is 197.05 g/mol. Determine both the empirical and molecular formula for the compound.
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