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Empricial formula of a hydrocarbon containing 80 % carbon and 20% hydrogen is

A

CH

B

`CH_(2)`

C

`CH_(3)`

D

`CH_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Ratio of C:H`=18/12:20/1:20/3:20 i.e 1:3`
`therefore " Empirical formula " = CH_3`
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