An organic compound contains 24.24% carbon 4.04% hydrogen and the rest is chlorine a) Find its empirical formula. (C=12, H=1, Cl=35.5) b) Find its molecular formula if its R.M.M is 99.

Class: Form 3

Subject: Chemistry

Topic: Mole Concept

Lesson Summary

An organic compound contains 24.24% carbon 4.04% hydrogen and the rest is chlorine
a) Find its empirical formula. (C=12, H=1, Cl=35.5)
b) Find its molecular formula if its R.M.M is 99.

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