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A certain compound has an empirical formula of CH3. What must be true about this compound?

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Answer:

A.

It contains three times as many hydrogen atoms as carbon atoms.

B.

It consists of 75% hydrogen by mass.

C.

Each molecule contains exactly four atoms.

D.

Each carbon atom is bonded to three hydrogen atoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

it has 75% Hydrogen by mass

If we assume CH3 as 100% which is 4 parts.

Then 3 parts corresponds to Hydrogen which is 75% and remains is carbon,25 %

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