Hexane is a chain organic compound that has the formula C6H14. What type of organic compound is hexane?

Chemistry

2 answers:

jeka942 years ago

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Answer:

2-Methylpentane is a branched-chain alkane with the molecular formula C6H14. It is a structural isomer of hexane composed of a methyl group bonded to the second carbon atom in a pentane chain.

finlep [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

Hexane is a saturated hydrocarbon.

Explanation:

Saturated hydrocarbon: These are those carbon molecules which have single bond between carbon and carbon atom.

Unsaturated hydrocarbons:These are those carbon molecules which have double or triple bond between carbon and carbon atom.

Hexane is an organic molecule with molecular formula $C_6H_{14}$ . A hydrocarbon with no double and triple bond due to which it is categorized under saturated hydrocarbon. And along with that is a non polar compound.