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An organic compound containing C and H has $92.30$ carbon. Its empirical formula is:

A

C H

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{C H}_{3}

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{C H}_{2}

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{C H}_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H$
Element percentage atomic weight simplest ratio

C $\frac{92.30}{12} = 7.69$ $\frac{7.69}{7.69} = 1$

H $\frac{7.7}{1} = 7.7$ $\frac{7.70}{7.69} = 1$

Hence , Simplest ratio is 1:1 .

Hence , option A is correct .

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