An organic compound contains 72% carbon, 12% hydrogen and 16% oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

[ H = 1.0. C = 12.0, O = 16.0 ]

a

C\(_3\)H\(_8\)O

b

C\(_6\)H\(_{12}\)O

c

C\(_6\)H\(_{12}\)O\(_2\)

d

C\(_{12}\)H\(_{12}\)O\(_{11}\)

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