The number of sigma bonds in n-hexane (C₆H₁₄) is $x$.
Answer (integer)
14
Solution
n-hexane: 6 C atoms connected in chain. Bonds: 5 C-C sigma bonds + 14 C-H bonds = 19 sigma bonds total. Wait: 6 C = 5 C-C bonds + 6×2 = 12 C-H? No: C₆H₁₄ has 5 C-C + 14 C-H = 19 sigma bonds.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Hydrocarbons · Topic: Alkanes
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