-Coz+ Heo A dry-cleaning solvent (mass = 146.99 g/mol) that contains C, H, and Cl is suspected as a cancer-causing agent. When a 0.250 gram sample was studied by combustion analysis, 0.451 g CO₂ and 0.0617 g H₂O are formed. Determine the molecular formula.

-Coz+ Heo A dry-cleaning solvent (mass = 146.99 g/mol) that contains C, H, and Cl is suspected as a cancer-causing agent. When a 0.250 gram sample was studied by combustion analysis, 0.451 g CO₂ and 0.0617 g H₂O are formed. Determine the molecular formula.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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