Analysis of a $60 \, g$ compound gives $C = 24 \, g$,$H = 4 \, g$,and $O = 32 \, g$. What is its empirical formula?

  • A
    $C_2H_4O_2$
  • B
    $C_2H_2O$
  • C
    $CH_2O_2$
  • D
    $CH_2O$

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