What Is the Empirical Formula of a Substance Containing 92

question 160

Multiple Choice

What is the empirical formula of a substance containing 92.3% C and 7.7% H?

• A) CH
• B) CH₂
• C) CH₃
• D) CH₄
• E) none of these

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