NEETChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
An organic compound contains 78% (by wt.) carbon and remaining percentage of hydrogen. The right option for the empirical formula of this compound is : [Atomic wt. of C is 12, H is 1]
- ACH4
- BCH
- CCH2
- DCH3
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Correct answer: D
Based on above calculation, possible empirical formula is CH3.

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