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A Hydrocarbon Contains 85

Question 32

Question 32

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A hydrocarbon contains 85.7% carbon and the remainder hydrogen. Determine the empirical formula of the compound.


A) CH
B) CH2
C) CH3
D) C2H
E) C2H3

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