What is a possible molecular formula for the hydrocarbon

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a 54.1 gram sample of an unknown hydrocarbon was burned in an excess of oxygen to form 88.0grams of carbon dioxide and 27.0grams of water. what is a possible molecular formula for the hydrocarbon?

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