MCQ
At room temperature solid paraffin is
- A${C_3}{H_8}$
- B${C_8}{H_{18}}$
- C${C_4}{H_{10}}$
- ✓${C_{20}}{H_{42}}$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
${C_{20}}{H_{42}}$
d
$n$-Icosane (the straight-chain structural isomer of icosane) $\left( C _{20} H _{42}\right)$ is the shortest compound found in paraffin waxes used to form candles.
$n$-Icosane (the straight-chain structural isomer of icosane) $\left( C _{20} H _{42}\right)$ is the shortest compound found in paraffin waxes used to form candles.
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