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Published on: August 13, 2026
An organic compound contains 
(by wt.) carbon and remaining percentage of hydrogen. The right option for the empirical formula of this compound is [At. wt. of C is 12, H is 1]
A
CH
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Element | % | Atomic mass | Relative number of moles | Simple ratio of moles | Simplest whole number ratio |
C | 78 | 12 | 1 | ||
H | 22 | 1 | 3 |
The empirical formula of the organic compound is 
.
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