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In an alkane the mass ratio between hydrogen and carbon is 7/36. What is the formula of alkane?

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Answer:

CnH2n+2 formula

Step-by-step explanation:

Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n+2, so if an alkane had 7 carbon atoms, it would have the molecular formula C7H16.

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