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The molecular formula for Heptane is
A
C4H10
B
C8H18
C
C5H12
D
C7H16
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Heptane or n-heptane is the straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula H3C(CH2)5CH3 or C7H16.

Detailed explanation-2: -C7H16 has 9 isomers How many of these isomers have quaternary carbons?

Detailed explanation-3: -Compound with molecular formula C7H16 satisfies the general formula of alkanes i.e. CnH2n+2 with n=7. Hence it can only have single covalent bonds between the carbon atoms.

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