Question

A hydrocarbon with molecular mass 72

Answer 1

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Molecular formula of alkane is CnH2n+2

As molecular mass = 72,

12n + 2n + 2 = 72

n = 5

The alkane is C5H12. The possible chain isomers are

$n - pentane \: \\ \\ and \\ \\ 2 - methyl \: butane$


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Answer 2

Explanation:

hydrocarbon with molecular mass 72 is alkane