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Analysis of an organic compound gave 74% C, 8.65% H and 17.3% N. What is the empirical formula of the compound.

A

`C_5H_8N`

B

`C_(10)H_(12)N`

C

`C_5H_7N`

D

`C_(10)H_(14)N`

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C


`:.` Empirical formula of the compound= `C_5H_7N `
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