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Let the organic compound be $C_xH_y$. The combustion reaction can be written as:
$C_xH_y + (x + \frac{y}{4})O_2 \rightarrow xCO_2 + \frac{y}{2}H_2O$
Given:
Volume of organic compound = 80 mL
Volume of $O_2$ = 264 mL
Total volume of gaseous mixture = 224 mL
Volume of gas remaining after passing through KOH = 64 mL (This is $O_2$ remaining)
Volume of $CO_2$ absorbed by KOH = 224 - 64 = 160 mL
From the stoichiometry of the reaction:
80 mL of $C_xH_y$ produces 160 mL of $CO_2$
Therefore, $x = \frac{160}{80} = 2$
Volume of $O_2$ used = 264 - 64 = 200 mL
From the stoichiometry:
$x + \frac{y}{4} = \frac{200}{80} = 2.5$
Since $x = 2$:
$2 + \frac{y}{4} = 2.5$
$\frac{y}{4} = 0.5$
$y = 2$
Therefore, the organic compound is $C_2H_2$.
Correct Answer: $C_{2}H_{2}$<\/strong>
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