Determine the empirical formula of the compound according to its elemental analysis:  38.13% C by mass 5.60% H by mass 56.27% Cl by mass   Group of answer choices C2H4Cl C2H3Cl C4H7Cl2 C4HCl2

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Determine the empirical formula of the compound according to its elemental analysis: 


38.13% C by mass

5.60% H by mass

56.27% Cl by mass

 

Group of answer choices
C2H4Cl
C2H3Cl
C4H7Cl2
C4HCl2
Determine the empirical formula of the compound according to its elemental analysis:
38.13% C by mass
5.60% H by mass
56.27% CI by mass
O C2H4CI
O C2H3CI
O C4H7CI2
O CĄHCI2
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the empirical formula of the compound according to its elemental analysis: 38.13% C by mass 5.60% H by mass 56.27% CI by mass O C2H4CI O C2H3CI O C4H7CI2 O CĄHCI2
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