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One volume of a compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen was exploded with 2.5 volumes of oxygen. The resultant mixture contained 2 volumes of water vapour and 2 volumes of carbon dioxide. All volumes were measured in identical conditions. Determine the formula of the compound.

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`C_(2)H_(4)O`
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