MCQ
At room temperature solid paraffin is
  • A
    ${C_3}{H_8}$
  • B
    ${C_8}{H_{18}}$
  • C
    ${C_4}{H_{10}}$
  • ${C_{20}}{H_{42}}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
${C_{20}}{H_{42}}$
d
$n$-Icosane (the straight-chain structural isomer of icosane) $\left( C _{20} H _{42}\right)$ is the shortest compound found in paraffin waxes used to form candles.

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