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What is the condensed structural formula of heptane?

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The condensed structural formula of heptane is:

CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃

Explanation:

Heptane is a straight-chain alkane with 7 carbon atoms.
The general formula for alkanes is CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.
For heptane, n = 7, so the molecular formula is C₇H₁₆.
The condensed structural formula groups the repeating CH₂ units together to simplify the structure.
The first and last carbon atoms are part of CH₃ (methyl) groups, while the five middle carbon atoms form CH₂ (methylene) groups.
Thus, the condensed structural formula is written as CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃.