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20 mL of a gaseous hydrocarbon was exploded with 120 mL of oxygen. A concentration of 60 mL was observed, and a further contraction of 60 mL took place when was added. What is the formula of the hydrocarbon :

A

`C_(2)H_(6)`

B

`C_(2)H_(4)`

C

`C_(2)H_(2)`

D

`CH_(4)`

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C
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