Interpretation: Two ways in which carbon atoms can be arranged in an alkane are to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Answer to Problem 8LC
Carbon atoms in an Alkane can be arranged either in a straight chain or in a chain that has branches.
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: There are two ways in which Carbon atoms can be arranged.
The carbon atoms in one arrangement, known as a straight chain alkane, create a continuous chain by bonding with one another, whereas in the other arrangement, known as a branched chain alkane, side chains are joined to the continuous carbon chain.
Carbon atoms in an alkane can be arranged either in a straight chain or in a chain that has branches.
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