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80 mL of a hydrocarbon on mixing with 264 mL of oxygen in a closed U-tube undergoes complete combustion. The residual gases after cooling to 273 K occupy 224 mL. When the system is treated with KOH solution, the volume decreases to 64 mL. The formula of the hydrocarbon is:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
KOH absorbs 
. Volume of 
produced 
Unreacted 
, so 
consumed 
For hydrocarbon 
consumed per mole 
Hydrocarbon is 
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