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An organic compound on analysis gave C=54.2%, H=9.2% by mass. Its empirical formula is

A

`CHO_2`

B

`CH_2O`

C

`C_2H_8O`

D

`C_2H_4O`

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The correct Answer is:
D

Empirical formula `=C_2H_4O`
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