Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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ISBN: 9781337399425
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Alkanes are saturated organic compounds which are made up of C and H atoms. Alkanes have the general formula of CnH2n+2. Alkane contains sp3 hybridized carbon atoms with four sigmas (σ) bonds & every hydrogen atom is connected with one of the carbon atom…
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. Why is methanol sometimes called wood alcohol? Describe the modern synthesis of methanol. What are some uses of methanol?

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