Empricial formula of a hydrocarbon containing 80 % carbon and 20% hydrogen is
A. CH
B. `CH_(2)`
C. `CH_(3)`
D. `CH_(4)`

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Correct Answer - C
Ratio of C:H`=18/12:20/1:20/3:20 i.e 1:3`
`therefore " Empirical formula " = CH_3`

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