Question

Which of the following is the formula for a non-cyclic, saturated hydrocarbon?

a. C₇H₁₂
b. C₇H₁₄
c. C₇H₁₆
d. C₇H₁₈
e. C₇H₂₀

Answer 1

Non-cyclic and saturated hydrocarbon means alcane

The formula to identify an alcane is


`C_nH_{2n+2`

we know that n=7, therefore


`C_7H_(2*7+2)`


`\boxed{\boxed{C_7H_(14)}}`