Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:  $C_6H_{14}$ is a hydrocarbon.

Explanation:

Alcohols are the compounds which contain -OH as the functional group. Example: $CH_3OH$

Amine are the compounds which contain $-NH_2$ as the functional group. Example: $CH_3NH_2$

Ether are the compounds which contain $ROR$ as the functional group. Example: $CH_3OCH_3$

Hydrocarbons are defined as the compounds in which bonds are present between carbon and carbon atoms. Hydrocarbons with single bond between carbon and carbon atoms are called as alkanes.The general formula for alkanes is $C_nH_{2n+2}$ Example: $C_6H_{14}$ which is named as hexane.