In a compound formed by element $X$ (atomic mass = $75$) and element $Y$ (atomic mass = $16$),if the percentage of $X$ is $75.8\%$,what will be its empirical formula?

  • A
    $X_2Y$
  • B
    $X_2Y_3$
  • C
    $X_3Y_3$
  • D
    $XY_2$

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