The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2. What is the value of n in 3-ethyl-4,7-dimethylnonane? How many chiral centres does this molecule have? Select one: a. n = 9; there are two chiral centres b. n = 13; there are three chiral centres c. n = 9; there are three chiral centres d. n = 13; there is one chiral centre e. n = 13; there are two chiral centres

The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2. What is the value of n in 3-ethyl-4,7-dimethylnonane? How many chiral centres does this molecule have? Select one: a. n = 9; there are two chiral centres b. n = 13; there are three chiral centres c. n = 9; there are three chiral centres d. n = 13; there is one chiral centre e. n = 13; there are two chiral centres

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Chapter22: Organic Chemistry And Biochemistry

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