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An organic compound contains C, H, and O. 0.30 g of this compound on combustion gives 0.44 g of carbon dioxide and 0.18 g of water. If the mass of one mole of the compound is 60, show that the molecular formula is `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`

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`C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`
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