The three possible structures for octane, C8H18 and give their IUPAC names are -
- Octane
- 2-Methylheptane
- 2,2-Dimethylhexane
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The octane is a hydrocarbon with 8 carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms. The molecular formula of octane is C8H18.
- Carbon is a tetravalent atom that contains 4 electrons in the valence shell.
- carbon can donate its four electrons to form bonds with four other atoms.
- The structure of octane is drawn by first drawing a straight-chain or parent chain of 8 carbons and attaching 18 hydrogens on carbon to fulfill its tetravalency.
The three possible structures for octane, C8H18 and give their IUPAC names are -
- Octane
- 2-Methylheptane
- 2,2-Dimethylhexane
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