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A gaseous hydrocarbon on complete combustion gives 3.38 g of 
and 0.690 g of 
and no other products. The empirical formula of hydrocarbon is:
A
CH
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
of carbon atoms
carbon atoms
of hydrogen atoms
hydrogen atoms
Molar ratio of 
Empirical formula of hydrocarbon is CH
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