Question

(v) Complete the following flowchart and write the general forn
alkane.
CH4

C3H8

C5H12
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Answer 1

Answer:

1)CH4 ( 2) C3H8. ( 3)C5H12

Answer 2

Let us look at the answer:

Explanation:

The general formula of alkanes is CₙH₂ₙ₊₂, where n is the number of carbon atoms. The naming of alkanes : word-root- nature of bonding

The nature of bonding in alkanes is single . So, suffix - ane is added.

CH₄   - methane

C₂H₆-   Ethane

C₃H₈ - Propane

C₄H₁₀- Butane

C₅H₁₂ - Pentane

C₆H₁₄- Hexane

C₇H₁₆- Heptane

C₈H₁₈- Octane