The Molecule CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃ is Best Described as A(n)________

Question

The molecule CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3is best described as a(n)________.
A)protein
B)carbohydrate
C)organic compound
D)inorganic compound

Accepted Answer

The molecule is a hydrocarbon, specifically heptane, which is an organic compound. Organic compounds are primarily made of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

The molecule CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3 is best described as a(n)________.