Which of the following compounds contains the most hydrogen atoms?
A) 2,3-Dimethylpentane
B) Cyclohexane
C) 2-Hexanol
D) 2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene
E) 1,2-Dimethylcyclobutane
IMAT 2024 · Question 41
Q41 - Organic molecules
Pinned
The correct answer is A) 2,3-Dimethylpentane.
Work out the formulas:
2,3-dimethylpentane: 7 carbons, a normal alkane → C₇H₁₆
2-hexanol: C₆H₁₄O
Cyclohexane, 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene and 1,2-dimethylcyclobutane: all C₆H₁₂ (a ring or a double bond costs 2 H)
Most hydrogens: 2,3-dimethylpentane, with 16.
Replies 0
No other replies yet.
Log in to reply.