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A hydrocarbon contains 80% carbon. What ...

A hydrocarbon contains 80% carbon. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

A

`CH_(2)`

B

`CH_(3)`

C

`CH_(4)`

D

`C_(2)H_(3)`

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B
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