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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1P
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Interpretation:

The number of hydrogen atoms present in the unbranched alkane with 18 carbon atoms is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Alkane is made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms. These atoms form a bond with each other and with other atoms through the sharing of electrons. They do not completely donate their electrons to other atoms while forming a bond. Alkanes are used as fuel.

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Answer to Problem 2.1P

The number of hydrogen atoms present in the unbranched alkane with 18 carbon atoms is 38.

Explanation of Solution

The general formula of an alkane is represented as,

CnH2n+2

Where,

n represents the number of carbon atoms in the alkane.

Therefore, the number of a hydrogen atom in an alkane is given with the formula as shown below,

nH=2nC+2 … (1)

Where,

nC represents the number of carbon atoms in the alkane.

nH represents the number of hydrogen atoms in the alkane.

The number of carbon atoms in the given alkane is 18.

Substitute the value of nC in the equation (1).

nH=2(18)+2=38

Therefore, the number of hydrogen atoms present in the unbranched alkane with 18 carbon atoms is 38.

Conclusion

The number of hydrogen atoms present in the unbranched alkane with 18 carbon atoms is 38.

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(b)

Interpretation:

To predict the number of unbranched alkane is possible with 23 hydrogen atoms and the corresponding explanation with answer is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Alkane is made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms. These atoms form a bond with each other and with other atoms through the sharing of electrons. They do not completely donate their electrons to other atoms while forming a bond. Alkanes are used as fuel.

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Answer to Problem 2.1P

No, it is not possible to have any unbranched alkane with 23 hydrogen atoms. The number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane is always an even number.

Explanation of Solution

The general formula of an alkane is represented as,

CnH2n+2

Where,

n represents the number of carbon atoms in the alkane.

Therefore, the number of a hydrogen atom in an alkane is given with the formula shown below as,

nH=2nC+2 … (1)

Where,

nC represents the number of carbon atoms in the alkane.

nH represents the number of hydrogen atoms in the alkane.

Rearrange the equation (1) for the value of nC.

nC=nH22 … (2)

The number of hydrogen atoms in the given alkane is 23.

Substitute the value of nH in the equation (2).

nC=2322=212

The number of carbon atoms cannot be a fraction in an alkane. Therefore; it is not possible to have any unbranched alkane with 23 hydrogen atoms. The number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane must be an even number.

Conclusion

No, it is not possible to have any unbranched alkane with 23 hydrogen atoms. The number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane is always an even number.

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