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A compound of lead has following percentage composition, Pb = 90.66%, O = 9.34%. Calculate empirical formula of the compound. [Pb = 207, O = 16]

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Element Percentage Atomic mass Relative number of moles Simplest mole ratio Whole number ratio
Pb 90.66 207 90.66207=0.44 0.440.44=1 (1×3) = 3
O 9.34 16 9.3416=0.58 0.580.44=1.32 (1.32×3) = 3.964

Therefore, the empirical formula of the compound is Pb3O4.

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