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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