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The empirical formula of an organic gas containing carbon and hydrogen is CH₂. The mass of 1 litre of this organic gas is exactly equal to that of 1 litre of N₂. Therefore, the molecular formula of organic compound is:

A

C₆H₁₂

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C₂H₄

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C₄H₈

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C₃H₆

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Solution

The correct option is B
C₂H₄

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