Quantitative analysis of an organic compound (X) shows following % composition:

C: 14.5%, Cl: 64.46%, H: 1.8%

(Empirical formula mass of the compound (X) is )

(Given molar mass in g mol of C: 12,

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Quantitative analysis of an organic compound (X) shows following % composition:

C: 14.5%, Cl: 64.46%, H: 1.8%

(Empirical formula mass of the compound (X) is  )

(Given molar mass in g mol of C: 12, H: 1, O: 16, Cl: 35.5)

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Strategy:
 Determine the empirical formula by finding the mole ratios of C, Cl, H, and O. Calculate the empirical formula mass and format it as requested ().

Step 1: Solve for composition
Unknown .
- C: 
- Cl: 
- H: 
- O:

Step 2: Simple multiplier
Divide by 1.2: .
Multiply by 2: .

Step 3: Empirical Mass
.
In requested format: .

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