On combustion,$0.210 \ g$ of an organic compound containing $C$,$H$,and $O$ gave $0.127 \ g$ $H_2O$ and $0.307 \ g$ $CO_2$. The percentages of hydrogen and oxygen in the given organic compound respectively are $:$

  • A
    $53.41, 39.6$
  • B
    $6.72, 53.41$
  • C
    $7.55, 43.85$
  • D
    $6.72, 39.87$

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