Which of the following compounds is an alkane? A) C₅H₁₀ B) C₆H₁₀ C) C₇H₁₈ D) C₈H₁₈

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Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n+2, meaning they have only single covalent bonds between carbon atoms and contain only carbon and hydrogen. Only compound D fits this criteria as it has 18 carbon atoms and 38 hydrogen atoms, following the formula C18H38. The other compounds have additional atoms such as S (sulfur) and some have an odd number of hydrogen atoms, indicating they are not alkanes.

Which of the Following Compounds Is an Alkane