Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry - Result Question 35
####34. An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its elemental analysis gave $C, 38.71 %$ and $H, 9.67 %$. The empirical formula of the compound would be :
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(a) $CH_3 O$
(c) $CHO$
(b) $CH_2 O$
(d) $CH_4 O$
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Solution:
- (a)
Thus, empirical formula is $CH_3 O$.