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An organic compound contained 78%(by wt.) carbon and remaining % of hydrogen. The right option for the empirical formula of this compound is:

A

`CH_(2)`

B

`CH_(3)`

C

`CH_(4)`

D

`CH`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Remaining part of H 100 78 22% =

`therefore` Empirical formula of organic compound ` = CH_3`
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