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The empirical formula of C2H2 and C6H6 is:

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C3H3
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C2H2
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CH
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C6H6
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Solution

The correct option is C CH
Empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms in a compound. Empirical formula for both the compounds, C2H2 and C2H6 can be calculated by dividing the subscripts with 2. Hence, the correct empirical formula is CH.

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