15cm³ of a gaseous hydrocarbon reacted completely with 45cm³ of oxygen. 30cm³ of carbon (IV) oxide were formed. Determine the formula of the hydrocarbon given that...

15cm³ of a gaseous hydrocarbon reacted completely with 45cm³ of oxygen. 30cm³ of carbon (IV) oxide were formed.
Determine the formula of the hydrocarbon given that all volumes of gases were measured under the same conditions of temperature and pressure.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 16, 2019 at 05:21

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