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When an acetylenic hydrocarbon, in presence of excess oxygen is exploded, it shows a contraction in volume by 50 mL. a further contraction of 75 mL is observed when the obtained gas mixture comes in contact with KOH solution. Determine the molecular formula of the compound.

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