C_(8)H_(18) is the molecular formula for which chemical compound? Hexane Water Octane Methane

## Step 1The given molecular formula is . This formula represents a chemical compound that consists of 8 carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms. ## Step 2We need to identify which of the given options matches this molecular formula.- Hexane is denoted as , which consists of 6 carbon atoms and 14 hydrogen atoms. This does not match with the given formula.- Water is represented as , which contains 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom. It does not match with the given formula.- Methane is represented as , which consists of a single carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atoms. This does not match with the given formula.- Octane is denoted as , which consists of 8 carbon atoms and 18 hydrogen atoms. This matches perfectly with the given formula.#