$0.25 \ g$ of an organic compound $A$ containing carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen was analysed using the combustion method. The increase in mass of the $CaCl_2$ tube and the potash bulb at the end of the experiment was found to be $0.15 \ g$ and $0.1837 \ g$,respectively. The percentage of oxygen in compound $A$ is $.... \%$. (Nearest integer)
(Given: molar mass in $g \ mol^{-1}$,$H: 1, C: 12, O: 16$)

  • A
    $73$
  • B
    $71$
  • C
    $76$
  • D
    $68$

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