Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of hydrogen atoms present in the straight-chain alkane having 4 carbon atoms should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of hydrogen atoms present in the straight-chain alkane having 6 carbon atoms should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Alkanes are hydrocarbons that is they contain only carbon and hydrogens attached by single bonds only. The general formula for alkane is Cn H2 n + 2, where n is number of carbon atoms.
(c)
Interpretation:
The number of hydrogen atoms present in the straight-chain alkane having 17 carbon atoms should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Alkanes are hydrocarbons that is they contain only carbon and hydrogens attached by single bonds only. The general formula for alkane is Cn H2 n + 2, where n is number of carbon atoms.
(d)
Interpretation:
The number of hydrogen atoms present in the straight-chain alkane having 20 carbon atoms should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Alkanes are hydrocarbons that is they contain only carbon and hydrogens attached by single bonds only. The general formula for alkane is Cn H2 n + 2, where n is number of carbon atoms.
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