Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.

The formula of heptane will be C₇H₁₄.

Answer 1

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Heptane is an alkane, and alkanes have the general formula:

C_nH_2n+2

For n = 7:

C₇H₁₆

Therefore, the correct formula of heptane is C₇H₁₆, not C₇H₁₄.