Nonane (C9H20\text{C}_9\text{H}_{20}C9H20) is a hydrocarbon component of some diesel fuels.
Complete and balance the chemical equation for the complete combustion of nonane:
C9H20+‾→‾+‾\text{C}_9\text{H}_{20} + \underline{\qquad\qquad} \rightarrow \underline{\qquad\qquad} + \underline{\qquad\qquad}C9H20+→+
As the size of a hydrocarbon molecule increases, its boiling point increases. Explain this trend in terms of intermolecular forces.
A laboratory technician needs to distinguish a sample of nonane (C9H20\text{C}_9\text{H}_{20}C9H20) from nonene (C9H18\text{C}_9\text{H}_{18}C9H18). Describe a chemical test and the expected results for each compound.