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An unknown sample of some compound is being evaluated in lab. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the compound (in J/g°C) if it requires 807.84 J to raise the temperature of 75.3 grams of the unknown from 25.9 °C to 71.4 °C.
A. 0.236
B. 4.24
C. 0.000292
D. 10.7
E. 17.8
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