An organic compound contains C = 40%, O = 53.5% and H = 6.5%. The empirical formula of the compound is

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Hydrocarbons are compounds or molecules that contain only hydrogen and carbon atoms. Hydrocarbon derivatives are formed from hydrocarbons, but at least one of the hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon derivative is substituted with a different atom.


An organic compound contains C = 40%, O = 53.5% and H = 6.5%. The empirical formula of the compound is