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Chapter 19: Problem 13

What is the molecular formula for the alkane that contains 14 carbon atoms?

Short Answer

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The molecular formula for the alkane that contains 14 carbon atoms is C14H30.

Step by step solution

01

Identify the relevant formula

The general formula for an alkane is CnH2n+2, which describes a chain of n carbon atoms and 2n+2 hydrogen atoms.
02

Apply the general formula

Substitute n with 14 (as given in the problem) into the general formula for alkanes. This gives C14H(2*14+2).
03

Simplify the expression

Calculate the expression for the number of hydrogen atoms to give C14H30.

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