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In hexane, the molecule is linear. And since each carbon can make four connections, the carbons in the middle must make 2 connections to the carbons next to them and 2 are left to connect with hydrogen. But the carbons at the ends only need to connect to 1 adjacent carbon. This leaves 3 bonds available to connect with hydrogens. So, 2 end carbons with 3 H = 6 H. And 4 middle carbons with 2 H = 8 H. So, hexane has 14 H. This follows the rule of 2C+2 for non-cyclic alkanes.

Cyclohexane, on the other hand is a ring structure. Every carbon must connect with 2 adjacent carbon atoms. There are no free ends. So each carbon makes 2 hydrogen connections. 6 Carbons x 2 H each = 12 hydrogens. This follows the 2C rule for cyclic alkanes.

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