Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 24 - The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry - Exercises - Page 1085: 24.23a

Answer

$C_{5}H_{12}$

Work Step by Step

Alkanes follow a general formula $C_{n}H_{2n}+_{2}$ when n: 5 $2\times5$: $10$ $10+2=12$ Thus, an alkane with 5 carbons will have a molecular formula : $C_{5}H_{12}$
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