A compound of C and H burns in the presence of oxygen to produce 46.39 g CO2 and 18.99 g H2O. Given that the hydrocarbon has a molar mass of 140.27 g/mol, determine the molecular formula for the hydrocarbon.

A compound of C and H burns in the presence of oxygen to produce 46.39 g CO2 and 18.99 g H2O. Given that the hydrocarbon has a molar mass of 140.27 g/mol, determine the molecular formula for the hydrocarbon.

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A compound of C and H burns in the presence of oxygen to produce 46.39 g CO₂ and 18.99 g H₂O. Given that the hydrocarbon has a molar mass of 140.27 g/mol, determine the molecular formula for the hydrocarbon.

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