Cumene is a compound containing only carbon and hydrogen that is used in the production of acetone and phenol in the chemical industry. Combustion of 47.6 mg of cumene produces some CO₂ and 42.8 mg of water. The molar mass of cumene is between 115 and 125 g/mol. Determine the empirical and molecular formulas.

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