An organic compound contains $78\%$ (by $wt.$) carbon and the remaining percentage of hydrogen. The correct option for the empirical formula of this compound is: [Atomic $wt.$ of $C$ is $12$,$H$ is $1$]

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

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