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A reagent used in organic synthesis labs has 39.7458% c, 13.4050% mg, 2.77956% h, and 44.0697% br. its molar mass is 181.313 g/mol. determine the empirical and molecular formula of the compound.

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The empirical formula of the compound is C6MgH5Br, and the

molecular

formula is approximately C5MgH4Br.

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