Which of the following is the formula for a non-cyclic, saturated hydrocarbon? a. C₇H₁₂ b. C₇H₁₄ c. C₇H₁₆ d. C₇H₁₈ e. C₇H₂₀

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

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

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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)

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

Angel Yan answered Mar 18, 2015

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