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What is the iupac name for the following compound? ch3−ch2−ch2−ch2−ch2−ch2−ch2−ch2−ch3

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Nonane because the molecule contains 9 carbon atoms without any side branches (Non-) and because it only contains single C-C bonds so it is an alkane (-ane).
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