Class 10ScienceCarbon and its CompoundsVersatile Nature of Carbon (Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Homologous Series, Nomenclature)
EasyGive the formula and name of the alkane which contains four carbon atoms in each molecule.
(N/A) The general formula for an alkane is $C_{n}H_{2n+2}$,where $n$ is the number of carbon atoms.
Given that the molecule contains $n = 4$ carbon atoms.
Substituting $n = 4$ into the formula: $C_{4}H_{2(4)+2} = C_{4}H_{8+2} = C_{4}H_{10}$.
The alkane with four carbon atoms is named Butane.
Given that the molecule contains $n = 4$ carbon atoms.
Substituting $n = 4$ into the formula: $C_{4}H_{2(4)+2} = C_{4}H_{8+2} = C_{4}H_{10}$.
The alkane with four carbon atoms is named Butane.
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