An organic compound on analysis gave C = 54.2%, H = 9.2% by mass. Its empirical formula is

Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

1. CHO₂
2. CH₂O
3. C₂H₈O
4. C₂H₄O

Answer

(B) CH 2 O

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