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Definition of C9H20
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: C9H20 is the molecular formula name of a chemical substance commonly known as Nonane.
1.1.2 English name: C9H20 is known as Nonane in English.
1.2. Atomic mass: The atomic mass of C9H20 is 128.
1.3. Molar mass: The molar mass of C9H20 is 128.25510 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: C9H20 is composed of 9 Carbon (C) atoms and 20 Hydrogen (H) atoms.
1.4 Ionic structure: C9H20 does not have an ionic structure because it is a hydrocarbon without functional groups capable of forming ions. -
Properties of C9H20:
2.1 Physical properties of C9H20
State: Under standard conditions, C9H20 is a colorless liquid.
Color: Colorless.
Smell: It has a characteristic hydrocarbon smell.
pH level: The pH level of C9H20 is not determined because it is neither an acid nor a base.
2.2 Chemical properties of C9H20: C9H20 can react with oxygen in the air to form water and CO2. It can also react with strong oxidizing agents like KMnO4 to yield oxidation products. -
Common chemical reactions of C9H20:
C9H20 + 14O2 -> 9CO2 + 10H2O(Combustionreaction) -
Synthesis of C9H20:
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of C9H20: C9H20 is not typically synthesized in the laboratory because the process is quite complex and requires specific conditions.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of C9H20: On an industrial scale, C9H20 is usually produced through the refining of petroleum or from other natural hydrocarbon sources.