What is the formula for an alkane with ten carbons, decane?

A) C₁₀H₂₀
B) C₁₀H₂₂
C) C₁₀H₂₄
D) None of the above.

Decane

A straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula C10H22, commonly used in solvents and as a constituent of gasoline.

Alkane

A hydrocarbon compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, arranged in a tree structure with single bonds, part of the paraffin series.

Formula

A representation of a substance using symbols and numbers to indicate the types and numbers of atoms present.