A Compound That Is Composed of Only Carbon and Hydrogen

question 152

Multiple Choice

A compound that is composed of only carbon and hydrogen contains 80.0% C and 20.0% H by mass.What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A)C₂₀H₆₀
• B)C₇H₂₀
• C)CH₃
• D)C₂H₆
• E)CH₄

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