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Offline Leanne

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decane vs. n-decane
« on: September 08, 2007, 02:23:04 PM »
What is the difference between decane and n-decane? They both appear to have the same formula, CH3(CH2)8CH3. Is the n representative of something? I was also wondering if anyone would know of any sites that list the Dipole moment Value (D) of compounds?
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Re: decane vs. n-decane
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2007, 02:30:21 PM »
Quote from: Leanne on September 08, 2007, 02:23:04 PM
What is the difference between decane and n-decane? They both appear to have the same formula, CH3(CH2)8CH3. Is the n representative of something? I was also wondering if anyone would know of any sites that list the Dipole moment Value (D) of compounds?
n is normal, as a way to denote the straight chain version of the alkane.  You can have various structural isomers of decane (branching of the chain).
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