pentadecane, a 15-carbon alkane, and icosane, a 20-carbon alkane.
2007-01-05 08:10:13 · 4 answers · asked by babycakez 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
pentadecane = C15H32
Eicosane = C20H42
For any single chain alkane you can use the formual C(n)H(2n+2)
2007-01-05 08:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the alkane group the carbon to hydrogen ratio is
C(n)H(2n+2)
So the pentadecane has 5 carbons and the hydrogens would be
(2 x 5) + 2.
For a 20 carbon alkane there would be (2 x 20) + 2 hydrogens
2007-01-05 22:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by The Old Professor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pentadecane is C15H32 and icosane is C20H42
2007-01-05 16:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by shexshay_huneeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-05 18:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋