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How many total carbon atoms are found in a molecule of 3-ethyl-2-pentene? 5 6 7 8?

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The correct answer is 7.
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Answer:

The correct answer is 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : 3-ethyl-2-pentene (Alkene)

The longest chain in the molecule is of 5 carbon atom. And on second carbon ethyl group is present.In ethyl group there re 2 carbon atoms. So, the total carbon atom in 3-ethyl-2-pentene are 7 carbon atoms.


CH_2=C(C_2H_5)-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3

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