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An organic compound with C =40 % and H= 6.7% will have the empirical formula

A

`CH_(4)`

B

`CH_(4)O`

C

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

D

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

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The correct Answer is:
B
Ratio of C:H:O
`=40/12:(6.7)/(1):(53.33)/(16)=1:2:1`
Hence Empirical formula `=CH_O`
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