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The percentage composition of carbon by ...

The percentage composition of carbon by mole in methane is:

A

`80%`

B

`25%`

C

`75%`

D

`20%`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Mole % of `C = ("1 mol atom of C")/("5 mol atoms of C and H") xx 100`
=20 %
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