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The empirical formula of the compound is `CH_(2)O`, the possible molecular formula can be

A

`C_(3)H_(6)O_(3)`

B

`C_(2)H_(4)O`

C

`C_(4)H_(3)O_(2)`

D

`C_(4)H_(6)O_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Molecular formula `= n xx` Empirical formula
`=3 xx (CH_(2)O)`
`=C_(3)H_(6)O_(3)`
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