Question

Write the general formula of an alkane and use this to predict the 97th member

Answer 1

Explanation:

The general formula of an alkane is given as;

        CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

n is the number of the member;

 For the 97th member in the series;

 n  = 97;

 2n + 2  = 2(97) + 2  = 196

So, the 97th member is;

                C₉₇H₁₉₆

This is how to apply the formula of alkanes which are saturated hydrocarbons to find any member of the series.