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  • Unbranched Alkanes: Can a 49-Hydrogen Alkane Exist?
    No, there is no unbranched alkane containing 49 hydrogen atoms. Here's why:

    * Alkane Formula: The general formula for unbranched alkanes is CnH2n+2, where 'n' represents the number of carbon atoms.

    * Hydrogen Count: This formula tells us that for every carbon atom in an unbranched alkane, there are two more hydrogen atoms plus two extra.

    * Odd Number of Hydrogens: An alkane with 49 hydrogens would require an odd number of carbon atoms to satisfy the formula. However, the formula always results in an even number of hydrogens because 2n+2 is always even.

    Conclusion: An unbranched alkane cannot have an odd number of hydrogen atoms.

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