Write a balanced chemical equation that shows the formation of 2,3-dimethyl-1-butanol from the elements carbon (C), hydrogen (H2 ), and oxygen (O2 ). (Use the smallest integer coefficients possible and do not include states. Enter the elements in the order: C, H, then O in the product box.)

12C + 14H₂ + O₂ = 2C₆H₁₃OH .

Explanation:

2,3-dimethyl-1-butanol  

= CH₃-CH(CH₃)-CH(CH₃)-CH₂OH.

Molecular formula = C₆H₁₃OH .

= C₆H₁₄O

12C + 14H₂ + O₂ = 2C₆H₁₃OH .

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substituting a hydrogen atom with a halogen in a hydrocarbon:

- the single bond remains single. a is wrong.

- the bond with hydrogen is as strong as with a halogen. c is wrong

- a hydrocarbon is saturated if there is no double bond. we do not know that so d is wrong.

- carbon will always have four valence electrons. e is wrong.

by elimination, the correct answer is b. the boiling point of the new compound increases.