Chapter 19, Problem 8E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The molecular formula for the alkane ${\text{C}}_8{\text{H}}_{?}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Alkanes are hydrocarbons that have general formula as ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n+2}}$ having single bonds only. The members of alkanes are methane, ethane, propane and many more.

They are known as saturated hydrocarbons as all the four valances of carbon are satisfied by four atoms, which may be of same or different elements.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The molecular formula for the alkane ${\text{C}}_{10}{\text{H}}_{?}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Alkanes are hydrocarbons that have general formula as ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n+2}}$ having single bonds only. The members of alkanes are methane, ethane, propane and many more.

They are known as saturated hydrocarbons as all the four valances of carbon are satisfied by four atoms, which may be of same or different elements.