MHT CET202016 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Identify the hydrocarbon compound from following containing carbon atoms in the range of C ₆ to C ₈ ?
Options
- AWaxes
- BPetrol
- CDiesel
- DCNG
Correct answer
B. Petrol
Step-by-step solution
Petrol Carbon atoms in the range of C₆ to C₈ in a petroleum hydrocarbon molecule. It's made up of a number of distinct hydrocarbons. Alkanes (linear or branched) and cycloalkanes are the most prevalent molecules observed. Each type of petroleum has a distinct molecular composition that determines its physical and chemical qualities. Petrol is made from alkanes ranging from pentane ( C ₅ H ₁₂ ) to octane ( C ₈ H 18 ) .