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A compound contains 90% C and 10% H. The...

A compound contains `90% C and 10% H`. The empirical formula of the compound is 

A

`C_(8)H_(10)`

B

`C_(15)H_(30)`

C

`C_(3)H_(4)`

D

`C_(15)H_(40)`

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