At room temperature solid paraffin is :

C_{3} H_{8}

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C_{8} H_{18}

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C_{4} H_{10}

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C_{20} H_{42}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{20} H_{42}$
n-Icosane (the straight-chain structural isomer of icosane) ( $C_{20} H_{42}$ ) is the shortest compound found in paraffin waxes used to form candles.

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