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The percentage of $\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}$ and $\mathrm{N}$ in an organic compound are $40 \%, 13.3 \%$ and $46.7 \%$, respectively, then the empirical formula is:
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Options:
  • A $\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{~N}_3$
  • B $\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{~N}$
  • C $\mathrm{CH}_4 \mathrm{~N}$
  • D $\mathrm{CH}_6 \mathrm{~N}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{CH}_4 \mathrm{~N}$


Hence, empirical formula of compound is $\mathrm{CH}_4 \mathrm{~N}$.

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