Chapter 23, Problem 17PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The physical properties of butane and dodecane has to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The hydrocarbons which follow the grneral formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n+2}}$ come in the catagory of alkanes. The alkanes have different chemical and physical properties. The low molecular mass alkanes are gases while high molecular mass alkanes are liquids. They are soluble in non polar solvents.