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An organic compound contains 90% carbon and 10% hydrogen by mass. Its empirical formula is

A

`C_(2)H_(4)`

B

`C_(3)H_(6)`

C

`C_(3)H_(8)`

D

`C_(3)H_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Carbon = `90/(12)=7.5`
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