Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 3 - Sections 3.1-3.12 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 134: 115c

Answer

Formula of octane is $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{3}$.

Work Step by Step

Octane has 8 carbon atoms, all single bonds, and hydrogen atoms to complete the 4 bonds of each carbon atom. Its formula is $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{3}$.
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