An organic compound contains 72% carbon, 12% hydrogen and 16% oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound? [H = 1.0, C = 12.0, O = 16.0]
A.
C3H8O
B.
C6H12O
C.
C6H12O2
D.
C12H12O11
Answer: B
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