1) on combustion, 1 mole of an alkane gives 2 moles of carbon dioxide and 3 moles of water. suggest the molecular formula of this alkane
2)the hydrocarbon, dedocane, is used to make detergents. it is alkane and has the molecular formula cxh26. what is the value of x?

Predict the relative bond lengths of the three carbon-oxygen bonds in the carbonate ion (co2−3). what would you expect the charge to be on each oxygen? match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer.