A Compound That Is Composed of Only Carbon and Hydrogen

question 67

Multiple Choice

A compound that is composed of only carbon and hydrogen contains 85.7% C and 14.3% H by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A) CH₄
• B) C₂H₄
• C) CH₂
• D) C₈₆H₁₄
• E) C₄H₈

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