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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