Chapter 21, Problem 15E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula of butane is to be written. The name of ${\text{C}}_{10}{\text{H}}_{22}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The molecular formula of a compound represents the number and type of the atoms present in that compound. The alkanes general formula is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n+2}$, $n$ is the number of carbon atoms. In the case of un-substituted hydrocarbons, the prefix determined the number of carbon atoms while the suffix represents the type of hydrocarbon. The suffix of an alkane is ‘ane’, the suffix for alkene is ‘ene’, and the suffix for alkyne is ‘yne’.