A Hydrocarbon of Unknown Formula C_xH_y Was Submitted to Combustion

question 54

Multiple Choice

A hydrocarbon of unknown formula C_xH_y was submitted to combustion analysis with the following results.What is the empirical formula of the hydrocarbon?

• A)CH
• B)C₂H
• C)C₂H₄
• D)C₄H₄

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