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The molecular formula of the alkane with 17 carbon atoms is ______.

A

`C_(17) H_(36)`

B

`C_(17) H_(34)`

C

`C_(17)H_(38)`

D

`C_(17) H_(32)`

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    A
    `CH_(3)COOH` and `C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)`
    B
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  • An alkane forms isomers if the number of carbon atoms is

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