What Is the Empirical Formula for Ethyl Fluoride If the Compound

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Multiple Choice

What is the empirical formula for ethyl fluoride if the compound contains 49.97% carbon,10.51% hydrogen,and 39.52% fluorine by mass?

• A)C₂H₅F
• B)C₄H₁₀F₂
• C)C₄H₁₀F₄
• D)C₂₅F₂

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