Asked by Elvira

hello, i would be glad if someone answer to my question fast please as i am having a class test tomorrow.
So here's the question:

Q:An Alkaline with 16 carbons has a molecular formula of:

(a)C16 H16
(b)C16 H34
(c)C16 H8
(d)C16 H32
(e)C16 H48
please tell me which option out of them is correct with a little explanation.Thanks!
Answered by bobpursley
Here is the explaination. You should have memorized alkanes as C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n+2</sub>
In this case, n is 16
Answered by Elvira
ummm Alright, so that means the correct option is C16 H16,yeah?
BTW thanks !
Answered by DrBob222
I need to make two points.
a. I don't know what an alkaline is? I assume you meant (and Bob Pursley answered as if you meant) ALKANE.
b. If n = 16, I surely don't know how you came up with 2n+2 = 16 because it isn't. So C16H16 can't be correct.
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