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An organic compound contains 40.0% carbon, 6.7% hydrogen and 53.3% oxygen. What is the empirical formula of the compound? [O = 16.0, C = 12.0, H = 1.0]

  • C2HO
  • CHO
  • CH2O checkmark
  • CHO2

The correct answer is: C

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