The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2. What is the value of n in 3,7-dimethyldecane? How many chiral centres does this molecule have? Select one: a. n = 10; there is one chiral centre b. n = 12; there is one chiral centre c. n = 10; there are two chiral centres d. n = 12; there are three chiral centres e. n = 12; there are two chiral centres

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The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2.

What is the value of n in 3,7-dimethyldecane?

How many chiral centres does this molecule have?

Select one:
a. n = 10; there is one chiral centre
b. n = 12; there is one chiral centre
c. n = 10; there are two chiral centres
d. n = 12; there are three chiral centres
e. n = 12; there are two chiral centres
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