An organic compound contains $75\%$ (by weight) carbon and the remaining percentage is hydrogen. The correct option for the empirical formula of this compound is: [Atomic weight of $C = 12$, $H = 1$]

  • A
    $CH$
  • B
    $CH_{2}$
  • C
    $CH_{3}$
  • D
    $CH_{4}$

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