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Measurements show that unknown compound X has the following composition: element mass % carbon 41.0% hydrogen 4.58% oxygen 54.6% Write the empirical chemical formula of X.
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Measurements show that unknown compound X has the following composition: element mass % carbon 41.0% hydrogen 4.58% oxygen 54.6% Write the empirical chemical formula of X.

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The empirical formula of X is C3H4O3.

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