$A$ gaseous hydrocarbon gives upon combustion $0.72 \ g$ of water and $3.08 \ g$ of $CO_{2}$. The empirical formula of the hydrocarbon is:

  • A
    $C_{2}H_{4}$
  • B
    $C_{3}H_{4}$
  • C
    $C_{6}H_{5}$
  • D
    $C_{7}H_{8}$

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