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A compound contains 38. 8 % C, 16 % H, 42 5 % N. The formula of compound will be:

A

`CH_(3)NH_(2)`

B

`CH_(3)CN`

C

`C_(2)H_(5)CN`

D

`CH_(2)(NH_(2))_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A

`therefore` Simplest atomic ratio
C:H:N=1:5:1
Hence formula of compound is `CH_(3)NH_(2)`.
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