Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 95: Problem 3-9 b

Answer

The molecular formula is $C_{15}H_{32}$.

Work Step by Step

From the name of the compound, we first find out the number of carbons atoms. Nonane = 9C atoms Trimethyl = 3C atoms Propyl = 3C atoms Total 15 carbon atoms. General formula of alkanes is $C_nH_{2n+2} $, where n is the number of carbons atoms. In this case, n=15. So, the molecular formula is $C_{15}H_{32}$.
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