Question

Give the formula for the alkane containing 100 hydrogens.

Answer 1

Answer: The alkane containing 100 hydrogens will be $C_{49}H_{100}$

Explanation:

Saturated hydrocarbons are defined as the hydrocarbons in which a single bond is present between carbon and carbon atoms.These are called as alkanes. The general formula for these hydrocarbons is $C_nH_{2n+2}$

As given number of hydrogen atoms is 100, therefore the value of (2n+2) = 100

2n = 98

n = 49

Thus the formula for the alkane containing 100 hydrogens will be $C_{49}H_{100}$