Explain what is the molecular formula of the substance

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Problem- A compound that contains only C, H, and O is subjected to combustion analysis. A 0.3654 gram sample of this compound yields 1.0420 g CO2 and 0.2437 g H2O. If the substance has a molar mass of 216 g/mol, what is the molecular formula of the substance?

A. C7H15O7

B. C10H5O5

C. C14H16O2

D. C15H20O

E. C16H8O

Provide your answer in scientific notation

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