The Maximum Number of Hydrogen Atoms in an Alkane with Six

Question

The maximum number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane with six carbons is ________.
A) 6
B) 10
C) 12
D) 14

Accepted Answer

Alkanes follow the general formula CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms. For an alkane with six carbons (n=6), the maximum number of hydrogen atoms is calculated as 2(6) + 2 = 14.