Compound Y\textbf{Y}Y is a chloride of phosphorus that is a liquid at room temperature and pressure and has a boiling point of 76∘C76^\circ\text{C}76∘C.
When 0.500 g0.500\text{ g}0.500 g of Y\textbf{Y}Y is heated to 120∘C120^\circ\text{C}120∘C at 1.00×105 Pa1.00 \times 10^5\text{ Pa}1.00×105 Pa, 119 cm3119\text{ cm}^3119 cm3 of gas is produced.
Determine the molecular formula of compound Y\textbf{Y}Y.
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