A compound used as an insecticide that contains only C, H, and Cl is subjected to combustion

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A compound used as an insecticide that contains only C, H, and Cl is subjected to combustion analysis, yielding 24.78% C and 2.08% H.

(a) What is the empirical formula for this compound?

(b) What is the molecular formula if its actual formula is four times the mass of its empirical formula?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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