Write the formula for an alkane with 5 carbons. What is this hydrocarbon called? A a.C5H12 Butane B b.C5H12 Pentane C c.C4H10 Butane D d.C4H10 Pentane
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The general formula for an alkane is CnH2n+2, where n represents the number of carbon atoms. In this case, we are looking for an alkane with 5 carbon atoms. So, n = 5. Using the general formula, we can substitute n = 5 into the formula to get the formula for the Show more…
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