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What is the name of this hydrocarbon?

hexane
O heptane
O octane
O pentane
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Answer 1

alkanes alkens alkenes and a bromatic hydrocarbons

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{\sf Pentane}`

Step-by-step 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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