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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 $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}$ .
If $n = 6$ , $C_{6} H_{(2 \times 6) + 2}$ $= C_{6} H_{14}$
Hence, the alkane is hexane.

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