The molar mass of a volatile substance was determined by the Dumas-bulb method. The unknown vapor has a mass of 0.846 g; the volume of the bulb was 354 cm^3, pressure 752 torr, and temperature 100°C. Calculate the molar mass of the unknown vapor.

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The molar mass of a volatile substance was determined by the Dumas-bulb method. The unknown vapor has a mass of 0.846 g; the volume of the bulb was 354 cm^3, pressure 752 torr, and temperature 100°C. Calculate the molar mass of the unknown vapor.
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