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A metal M forms a volatile chloride containing 65.5% chlorine. If the density of the chloride relative to hydrogen is 162.5, find the molecular formula of the chloride.

[M = 56, Cl = 35.5]

Given: Cl = 65.5%

M = (100-65.5)% = 34.5 %


A

M2Cl6

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B

M2Cl10

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C

M2Cl4

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D

M2Cl3

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