Organic Chemistry, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021553
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-155-8

Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Alkanes—An Introduction - Problem - Page 130: 4.1

Answer

a. 48 H atoms b. 52 H atoms c. 56 H atoms

Work Step by Step

For alkanes: nº of carbons = n nº of hydrogens = 2n + 2 a. nº of hydrogens = 2(23) + 2 = 48 b. nº of hydrogens = 2(25) + 2 = 52 c. nº of hydrogens = 2(27) + 2 = 56
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