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A compound is 40% C, 53.3% oxygen and 6.66% hydrogen. What is its empirical formula.

A

`CH_(3)o_(2)`

B

`C_(4)O_(5)H_(7)`

C

`CH_(2)O`

D

`C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Simple Ratio `= (40)/(12) : (53.3)/(16) : (6.66)/(1)`
` = 3.33: 3.33 : 6.66`
` = 1: 1: 2`
`C : H: O = 1: 2:1`
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