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Chapter 20, Problem 36E

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QUESTION:

Based on the molecular formula, determine whether each compound is an alkane, alkene, or alkyne. (Assume that the hydrocarbons are noncyclical and there is no more than one multiple bond.)

a. C8H16                         b. C4H6 

c. C7H16                         d. C2H2

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QUESTION:

Based on the molecular formula, determine whether each compound is an alkane, alkene, or alkyne. (Assume that the hydrocarbons are noncyclical and there is no more than one multiple bond.)

a. C8H16                         b. C4H6 

c. C7H16                         d. C2H2

ANSWER:

Solution 36EStep 1A given compound - C H 8 16n= 8The general molecular formula for an alkene is C H n 2nSubstitute the value in alkene general formula.Cn 2n H 8 2x8 = C H8 16Therefore , C H is an alkene 8 16

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