Which structure represents nonane? A. one carbon atom forming single bonds with four hydrogen atoms B. two carbon atoms forming single bonds with six hydrogen atoms C. 5 carbon atoms forming single bonds with 12 hydrogen atoms D. 9 carbon atoms forming single bonds with 20 hydrogen atoms

Which structure represents nonane? A. one carbon atom forming singl

1.	Which structure represents nonane? A. one carbon atom forming single bonds with four hydrogen atoms B. two carbon atoms forming single bonds with six hydrogen atoms C. 5 carbon atoms forming single bonds with 12 hydrogen atoms D. 9 carbon atoms forming single bonds with 20 hydrogen atoms
Answer» According to nomenclature, 'Non' is the root word depicting 9 carbon atoms in the structure and 'ane' at the end DEPICTS the compound to be alkane.We KNOW that, General Formula of Alkane = Cₙ H₂ₙ₊₂Here 'n' refers to number of Carbon atomsAccording to QUESTION, Nonane has 9 carbon atoms. Hence n = 9Substituting in the formula we get,C₉ H₂₍₉₎₊₂ = C₉ H₂₀Hence Formula of Alkane is C₉H₂₀Hence it is covered by 20 HYDROGEN atoms.Hence, Option d is correct.Thanks !!