An organic compound contains carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen with percentages of $38.71\%$,$9.67\%$,and $51.62\%$ respectively. Determine the empirical formula of this compound.

  • A
    $CHO$
  • B
    $CH_4O$
  • C
    $CH_3O$
  • D
    $CH_2O$

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