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An organic compound containing 40.1% carbon and 6.6% hydrogen has an empirical formula of?

An organic compound containing 40.1% carbon and 6.6% hydrogen has an empirical formula of?
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  • A C2H4O2
  • B C2H3O2
  • C CH2O
  • D CH3O
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Carbon Hydrogen
40.1..........................6.67
(3.342) / (3.342).............(6.67) / (3.342)
1 1.9958
1 Ω 2
CH2O

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