An unknown organic compound is found to contain 40.0 % C, 6.7 % H
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Problem
An unknown organic compound is found to contain 40.0 % C, 6.7 % H, and 53.3 % O by mass. Which empirical formula is most consistent with these data?
(a) C2H4O2
(b) C2H4O
(c) CH2O
(d) C3H7O3