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Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons

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A compound denoted by CxHy as its molecular formula.Its molecular weight is 30 and it has 2 atoms of carbon in its molecule. Calculate i) VD ii) Molecular formula iii) empirical formula iv) name the product obtained when burned in air

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4. Any Hydrocarbon on burnig with (excess) air will give carbon dioxide and water
2 C₂H₆ + 7 O₂ = 4 CO₂+ 6 H₂0 + heat

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