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The empirical formula of a compound is `CH_2` One mole of this compound has a mass of 42 g. Its molecular formula is

A

`C_2H_2`

B

`C_3H_6`

C

`C_3H_8`

D

`CH_4`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_2=12+2=14 " " :. n=42/14 ` = 3 mol `:.` Formula `= (CH_2)_3= C_3H_6`
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