If the number of carbon atoms n is 6, the corresponding alkane is:
A
heptane
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B
hexane
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C
butane
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D
nonane
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Solution
The correct option is B hexane Carbon compounds that contain only single bonds between the carbon atoms are called alkanes. Their general formula is CnH2n+2.