Question

What is the range of number of carbon atoms in alkanes found in paraffin wax?

Options

• C₂₁ to C₃₀

• C₁₉ to C₂₀

• C₆ to C₈

• C₁₇ to C₁₈

Answer 1

C₂₁ to C₃₀

Explanation:

Carbon twenty (C₂₀) to thirty (C₃₀) Alkanes in paraffin have a wide spectrum of carbon atoms wax. It's a colourless, squishy solid derived from petroleum, coal, or shale oil is a mixture of petroleum, coal, and shale oil.
Hydrocarbon molecules in a combination. It's employed in a variety of situations. candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and other similar items insulators for electrical systems