An organic compound containing C, H and ...

An organic compound containing C, H and N gave following analysis : C = 40%, H = 13.33% and N = 46.67%. Its emprical formula would be .

A

`C_(2)H_(7)N_(2)`

B

`CH_(5)N`

C

`CH_(4)N`

D

`C_(2)H_(7)N`

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The correct Answer is:

C

Thus formual `CH_(4)N`.

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