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A hydrocarbon (contains only carbon and hydrogen) was combusted. The sample combusted weighed 15.0mg. The products...

A hydrocarbon (contains only carbon and hydrogen) was combusted. The sample combusted weighed 15.0mg. The products of the combustion were 27.0mg water and 44.0mg carbon dioxide. What is the empirical formula for the compound?

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