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An aliphatic hydrocarbon contains 80% ca...

An aliphatic hydrocarbon contains 80% carbon. The empirical formula of the hydrocarbon is

A

`CH_4 `

B

`CH_3`

C

`C_2H_6 `

D

`C_2H_2`

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The correct Answer is:
B
In case of `CH_3`
Percentage of `C = (12)/(12+3) xx 100`
` = 1200/15 = 80%`
Thus, the empirical formula of given hydrocarbon is `CH_3` .
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