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An organic compound on analysis gave C=54.2%, H=9.2% by mass. Its empirical formula is

A

`CHO_2`

B

`CH_2O`

C

`C_2H_8O`

D

`C_2H_4O`

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To determine the empirical formula of the organic compound based on the given percentages of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine the percentage of oxygen The total percentage of the elements in the compound must equal 100%. We are given: - Carbon (C) = 54.2% - Hydrogen (H) = 9.2% To find the percentage of oxygen (O), we can calculate: ...
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