When hydrocarbon was completely burnt in air, 2.51g of carbon (IV) oxide and 1.28g of water were formed. Given that the compound has a relative...

When hydrocarbon was completely burnt in air, 2.51g of carbon (IV) oxide and 1.28g of water were formed. Given that the compound has a relative molecular mass of 58, find its molecular formular (C = 12, H=1).

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