Explain combustion of an unknown hydrocarbon

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Combustion of an unknown hydrocarbon (a compound containing only C and H) yields 143.66 g CO2 and 29.40 g of H20.

a) what is the empirical formula of the compound?

b) if its molar mass is approx. 25 g/mol what is its molecular formula?

Reference no: EM13563020

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