$0.5 \ g$ of hydrocarbon gave $0.9 \ g$ of water on combustion. The percentage of carbon in the hydrocarbon is:

  • A
    $75.8$
  • B
    $80$
  • C
    $56.6$
  • D
    $28.6$

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