In a separate experiment the molar mass of the compound was


When 6.545 grams of a hydrocarbon, CxHy, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 20.54 grams of CO2 and 8.408 grams of H2O were produced. 

In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 70.13 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon.

Enter the elements in the order presented in the question.

empirical formula = ______

molecular formula = ______

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