Properties of Alkanes 10. Heptane, used as a solvent for rubber cement, has a density of 0.68 g/mL and boils at 98 °C. a. Draw the condensed structural formula and the skeletal formula for heptane. b. Is heptane a solid, liquid or gas at room temperature. c. Is heptane soluble in water? d. Will heptane float on water or sink? e.Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of heptane.

Properties of Alkanes 10. Heptane, used as a solvent for rubber cement, has a density of 0.68 g/mL and boils at 98 °C. a. Draw the condensed structural formula and the skeletal formula for heptane. b. Is heptane a solid, liquid or gas at room temperature. c. Is heptane soluble in water? d. Will heptane float on water or sink? e.Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of heptane.

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Chapter11: Organic Compounds: Alkanes

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Problem 11.81E: Use the generic formula for alkanes (CnH2n+2) to derive molecular and condensed structural formulas...

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