If an acyclic alkane hydrocarbon contains n carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms must it also contain

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Baach · Answer 1 · 2021-05-21T07:21:43+0000

Answer: The answer is 2n+2

Step-by-step explanation:

the general formula for defining an Alkane is
CnH2n+2

Hence for each n carbon there will be 2n+2 hydrogens present in the hydrocarbon.