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A Hydrocarbon Contains 79

Question 23

Question 23

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A hydrocarbon contains 79.89% carbon and the remainder hydrogen. Determine the empirical formula of the compound.


A) C2H5
B) CH3
C) C3H8
D) C4H10
E) C5H12

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