0.2 g of an organic compound contains C, H and O. On combustion, it yields 0.15 g CO 2…

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0.2 g of an organic compound contains C, H and O. On combustion, it yields 0.15 g CO2 and 0.12 g H2O. The percentage of C, H and O respectively is
  1. C = 15%, H = 20%, O = 65%
  2. C = 10%, H = 8.2%, O = 81.8%
  3. C = 12.2%, H = 8.8%, O = 79%
  4. C = 20%, H = 6.66%, O = 73.34%

Answer

(B) C = 10%, H = 8.2%, O = 81.8%

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