In a Quantitative Analysis Study, 2

In a quantitative analysis study, 2.644 grams of a hydrocarbon compound yielded 8.008 g of CO₂ and 4.098 g of H₂O in a combustion analysis apparatus. Determine the empirical formula of the compound. Hint: Use moles to relate the quantities of the substances.

A) CH₃
B) CH₄
C) C₂H₃
D) C₂H₅
E) C₃H₈