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If the number of carbon atoms n is 6, the corresponding alkane is:

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heptane
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hexane
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butane
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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.
If n=6, C6H(2×6)+2 =C6H14
Hence, the alkane is hexane.

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