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12.0 cm³ of methane and 48cm³ of oxygen were exploded together. The final volume measured under the original conditions was 36.0 cm³ neglecting the water...

12.0 cm³ of methane and 48cm³ of oxygen were exploded together. The final volume measured under the original conditions was 36.0 cm³ neglecting the water formed. 24.0cm³ of this was unused oxygen. Show the ratio of reacting volume of the gases referred to and gaseous products formed.

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