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  • Identifying Chemical Compounds: What is CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3?
    The compound with the formula CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 is hexane.

    Here's why:

    * Hexane is an alkane, meaning it's a hydrocarbon with single bonds between all carbon atoms.

    * The formula shows six carbon atoms (C6) and 14 hydrogen atoms (H14), which is the correct number of hydrogen atoms for an unbranched alkane with six carbons.

    Let me know if you have any other chemical formulas you'd like help identifying!

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