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Chapter 6 Problem 100P

Question

A compound containing phosphorus and oxygen has a molar mass of 219.9 g/mol and an empirical formula of \(\mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\). Determine its molecular formula.

Solution

Step 1 of 2

The empirical molar mass is 109.94 g/mol.

True molar mass / empirical molar mass =

219.9 / 109.94 = 2.00

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Title Introductory Chemistry 5 
Author Nivaldo J Tro
ISBN 9780321910295

A compound containing phosphorus and oxygen has a molar mass of 219.9 g/mol and an

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