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An organic compound on analysis gave the following composition `:`
C = 57.8% H = 3.6%
and rest is oxygen. Its empirical formula is `:`

A

`C_(4) H_(2)O_(3)`

B

`C_(4)H_(3)O_(2)`

C

`C_(2)H_(4)O_(6)`

D

`C_(3)H_(4)O_(2)`

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