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The melting point of icosane (C20H42) is 36-38 0C.
organic molecule
Eicosane (now spelled without the e) has the formula C20H42.
1. Argon 2. Solid Wax (C20H42) 3. Iodine 4. KCl 5. Brass
Eicosane is a straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula C20H42. This means it contains 20 carbon atoms and 42 hydrogen atoms. Therefore, eicosane has 42 hydrogen atoms in total.
Helium Neon Argon Chlorine Naphthalene (C10H8) Iodine Bromine Solid paraffin (C28H58) KCl Solid wax (C20H42) RbBr CsI Brass Quartz Diamond ------- Argon Solid Was (C20H42) Iodine KCI Brass
The highest possible hydrogen count on Cn-hydrocarbons is (2n+2), so here it would be correctly stated as (saturated alkane) C20H42 which is called icosane(icosa: meaning 20).C20H44 is not a possible formula, so there is no need to name it.
There are two types and many other isomers of C20H42(wikipedia citation "It has 366,319"; all of them have different physical properties)1.n-Icosane (alternative spelling eicosane) Density of the UNbranched n-icosane: 932 mg mL−1 (at 20 °C)Molecular formula CH3(CH2)18CH32. IUPAC name: 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexadecane. Density 791 mg mL−1 (at 20 °C).Molecular formula: CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2-(CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2)-(CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2)-CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3
C20H42 is a chemical compound known as eicosane, which is an alkane with a straight-chain structure consisting of 20 carbon atoms and 42 hydrogen atoms. It is a waxy solid at room temperature and is commonly found in various natural sources, including certain plants and the cuticles of some insects. Eicosane is often used in laboratories and industries for applications such as lubricants and as a standard in the study of hydrocarbons.
Eicosane is a solid at room temperature because it has a high melting point due to its strong intermolecular forces, specifically van der Waals forces. These forces hold the eicosane molecules together in a rigid, organized structure, preventing them from moving freely and maintaining a solid state at room temperature.
Most candles contain more than one compound, but a typical example for a paraffin candle would be 2 C20H42 + 61 O2 => 40 CO2 + 42 H2O.
They can be any one of the three under normal conditions, it depends on the molecular weight. Lighter ones such as methane, ethane ethene, ethyne are gases. Pentane hexane and heavier up to around C19 are liquids. High molecular weight hydrocarbons above say C20H42 are waxes.