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A 10 L sample of a gas at STP weighs 11.6 g and contains only C and H. If it produces 3.38 g CO₂ on burning, what is its

Moles of gas ≈ 0.446 mol; molar mass ≈ 26 g/mol. Mass of C ≈ 0.922 g; C atoms per molecule adjusted to 1 (or 2 for C₂H₂). Molecular formula consistent with C₂H₂ (molar mass 26).

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry > Topic: Mole Concept and Molar Masses and Percentage Composition