Question

Give the general formula of alkanes. Write the name, structural formula and physical state of
the compound containing:
(i) 3-carbon atoms
(ii) 8-carbon atoms.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The formula for Alkanes is CnH2n+2, subdivided into three groups – chain alkanes, cycloalkanes, and the branched alkanes. The simplest family of compounds are called alkanes. They contain only carbon and hydrogen. Each carbon atom forms four bonds and each hydrogen atom forms one bond.