Part B: The line formula for a branched alkane is shown below. a. What is the molecular formula of this compound? Number of C. Number of H b. How many carbon atoms are in the longest chain? c. How many alkyl substituents are attached to this chain?

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Part B: The line formula for a branched alkane is shown below.
a. What is the molecular formula of this compound? Number of C. Number of
H
b. How many carbon atoms are in the longest chain?
c. How many alkyl substituents are attached to this chain?
Transcribed Image Text:Part B: The line formula for a branched alkane is shown below. a. What is the molecular formula of this compound? Number of C. Number of H b. How many carbon atoms are in the longest chain? c. How many alkyl substituents are attached to this chain?
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