Question

What is the skeletal structure for `C_6H_14`?

Answer 1

Hexane refers to any of the five structural isomers that have the molecular formula `C_6H_14`. According to IUPAC nomenclature, hexane is actually called n-hexane and is the unbranched isomer of the group.

The skeletal structure for n-hexane looks like this

The other four structural isomers are referred to as methylated derivatives of pentane (`C_5H_12`) and butane (`C_4H_10`).