Question

1) on combustion, 1 mole of an alkane gives 2 moles of carbon dioxide and 3 moles of water. Suggest the molecular formula of this alkane

2)the hydrocarbon, dedocane, is used to make detergents. It is alkane and has the molecular formula CxH26. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

1 mole of an alkane gives 2 moles is correct answer