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A hydrocarbon is composed of 75% carbon....

A hydrocarbon is composed of 75% carbon. The empirical formula of the compound is

A

`CH_2`

B

`CH_3`

C

`C_2H_5`

D

`CH_4`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Carbon = 75%
Hydrogen = 100 - 75 = 25%

`therefore ` Emprical formula ` = CH_4`
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