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The empirical formula of an acid is `CH_(2)O_(2)`, the probable molecular formula of acid may be

A

`CH_(2)O`

B

`CH_(2)O_(2)`

C

`C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`

D

`C_(3)H_(6)O_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The simplest saturated monocarboxylic acid is formic acid:
`H-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-OH`
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