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What is the molecular formula of a compound with an empirical formula P2O5 and a gram-molecular mass of 284 grams? And why?

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Phosphorus pentoxide is a white solid which does not have any distinct odour. The chemical formula of this compound is P4O10. However, it is named after its empirical formula, which is P2O5. The molar mass of phosphorus pentoxide corresponds to 283.9 g/mol.

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