The formula of a gaseous hydrocarbon which requires times of its own volume of for complete oxidation and produces times its own volume of is . The value of is .

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The formula of a gaseous hydrocarbon which requires  times of its own volume of  for complete oxidation and produces  times its own volume of  is . The value of  is .

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Strategy:
 From the general hydrocarbon combustion formula, the volume ratio of fuel to  gives , and the volume ratio of fuel to  gives . Solve for .

Step 1: Find Carbon count (x)
Volume of  times fuel volume .

Step 2: Find Hydrogen count (y)
Volume of  times fuel volume .

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