A weak acid has a molar mass of

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Problem

A weak acid has a molar mass of 162 g mol−1162\ \text{g mol}^{-1}. Analysis of a 0.8821 g0.8821\ \text{g} sample showed that its composition by mass is 0.0220 g0.0220\ \text{g} H, 0.3374 g0.3374\ \text{g} P, and the remainder O. Determine its empirical and molecular formulas.

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