Alkanes Have the General Molecular Formula C_nH_2n+2

question 163

Multiple Choice

Alkanes have the general molecular formula C_nH_2n+2. Thus, when n= 1, the alkane is CH₄, when n=2, the alkane is C₂H₆ etc. If an alkane has a molar mass between 140 and 150, this alkane is ________.

• A)C₉H₂₀
• B)C₁₂H₂₆
• C)C₁₀H₂₂
• D)C₁₁H₂₄

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