Compound X contains the following composition by mass: 59.5% carbon, 10.5% hydrogen, and 30.0% oxygen. Its relative molecular mass is 120.0. What is the empirical formula of X? 2. When 2.47 g of cobalt reacts with chlorine, the mass of the compound obtained is 6.04 g. What is the molecular formula of the compound? The molar mass of the compound is 80.0 g/mol.

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Compound X contains the following composition by mass: 59.5% carbon, 10.5% hydrogen, and 30.0% oxygen. Its relative molecular mass is 120.0. What is the empirical formula of X?

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Compound X contains the following composition by mass: 59.5% carbon, 10.5% hydrogen, and 30.0% oxygen. Its relative molecular mass is 120.0. What is the empirical formula of X?

2. When 2.47 g of cobalt reacts with chlorine, the mass of the compound obtained is 6.04 g. What is the molecular formula of the compound? The molar mass of the compound is 80.0 g/mol.

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