A hydrocarbon is completely combusted, producing 44.0 g of carbon dioxide and 18.0 g of water. The molar mass of the hydrocarbon is 56.0 g mol⁻¹. Determine the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon and give its IUPAC name (assume the straight‑chain alkene with that formula).

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Molecular formula C₄H₈; IUPAC name but‑1‑ene.

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A hydrocarbon is completely combusted, producing 44.0 g of carbon dioxide and 18.0 g of water. The molar mass of the hydrocarbon is 56.0 g mol⁻¹. Determine the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon and give its IUPAC name (assume the straight‑chain alkene with that formula).

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Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 Chemistry Question 17

A hydrocarbon is completely combusted, producing 44.0 g of carbon dioxide and 18.0 g of water. The molar mass of the hydrocarbon is 56.0 g mol⁻¹. Determine the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon and give its IUPAC name (assume the straight‑chain alkene with that formula).

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A hydrocarbon is completely combusted, producing 44.0 g of carbon dioxide and 18.0 g of water. The molar mass of the hydrocarbon is 56.0 g mol⁻¹. Determine the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon and give its IUPAC name (assume the straight‑chain alkene with that formula).