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ChemistryRedox ReactionsProblem involving Equivalent ConceptHard2 minQB
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What is the molecular formula of the chloride?
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Answer:
B
Solution:
M(air) = 1.3 × 22.4 = 29.12, so M(chloride) = 4.59 × 29.12 = 133.7. With valency 3 the empirical formula is (empirical mass 27 + 106.5 = 133.5 ≈ 133.7), so molecular formula = , matching (b).
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