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

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Strategy:
 stoichiometry of combustion: . Volume ratios are equivalent to stoichiometric coefficients at constant T and P. Use the provided ratios for  and  to solve for  and .

Step 1: Solve for x
Volume of .
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Step 2: Solve for y
Volume of .
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