Compute the empirical formula of the compound

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Leaded gasoline was banned in Canada in 1990. The additive was a compound containing carbon, hydrogen and lead (Pb). When 51.36 g of this compound was burned in excess oxygen, 55.90 g of CO2 and 28.61 g of H2O were produced. Determine the empirical formula of the compound.

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