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An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its elemental analysis gave C, 38.71% and H, 9.67%. The empirical formula of the compound would be

A

`CHO`

B

`CH_4 O`

C

`CH_3 O`

D

`CH_2 O`

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The correct Answer is:
C

Therefore, empirical formula of the compound is `CH_3 O.`
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