What Is the Molecular Formula of an Alkane That Has

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Multiple Choice

What is the molecular formula of an alkane that has fourteen carbon atoms?

• A) C₁₄H₂₈
• B) C₁₄H₃₀
• C) C₁₄H₃₂
• D) C₁₄H₃₄
• E) C₁₄H₂₆

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Definitions:

Termination Step

The final step in a chemical reaction sequence that produces stable products from reactive intermediates, thus concluding the reaction.

Free Radical Chlorination

A chemical reaction in which chlorine atoms are added to a molecule via free radical mechanisms, often used for the halogenation of alkanes.

ΔH°

The standard enthalpy change of a reaction, representing the heat absorbed or released under standard conditions.

ΔS°

The standard entropy change for a process, representing the change in entropy under standard conditions.