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For a particular compound, which of the following pairs can represent the empirical and the molecular formula, respectively?

A
CH3 and C3H6
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CH2 and C2H2
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C
CH2 and C3H9
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D
CH and C6H6
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E
CH and CH4
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Solution

The correct option is E CH and C6H6
Molecular formula is a whole number multiple of empirical formula. So, only option D satisfies this condition.

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