Question

An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its elemental analysis gave C, 38.71% and H, 9.67%. The empirical formula of the compound would be

• A. $CH_3 O$
• B. $CH_2 O$
• C. CHO
• D. $CH_4 O$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$CH_3 O$

Answer 2

Thus, the empirical formula of the compound is $CH_3O$.