Determine the empirical formula of a compound containing 79.85% carbon, and 20.15% hydrogen. A. None of...

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Determine the empirical formula of a compound containing 79.85% carbon, and 20.15% hydrogen.

A.	None of these choices is correct
	B.	(CH₂)_n
	C.	(CH₃)_n
	D.	(CH₄)_n
	E.	(CH)_n

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