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The percentage composition of carbon by ...

The percentage composition of carbon by mole in methane is:

A

0.8

B

0.2

C

0.75

D

0.25

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_(4)`
nc = 1 mole
`n_(H) = 4` mole
Mole percentage of `C = n_( C)/(n_( C) + n_(H)) xx 100 = 1/(1 + 4) xx 100 = 20 %`
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