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What is the name of this hydrocarbon?
hexane
O heptane
O octane
O pentane
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Answer:

alkanes alkens alkenes and a bromatic hydrocarbons

Answer:

[tex]\huge\boxed{\sf Pentane}[/tex]

Explanation:

The given compound has:

  • 5 carbons
  • all single bonds

Prefix for 5 carbons = Pent

Suffix for all single bonds = ane (since the compound is alkane)

So, the name of this hydrocarbon is:

Pentane

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