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Give the name for the molecule:

Give the name for the molecule:-example-1

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Answer: 2- METHYLPENTANE

Step-by-step explanation:
general formula for alkanes is CnH(2n+2)


count the number of carbon atoms in the longest carbon chain which is 5 carbon atoms so

1 carbon atom - meth
2 carbon atoms- eth
3 carbon atoms- prop
4 carbon atoms- but
5 carbon atoms- pent

therefore its pentane

to substitute group is CH3 (which is methyl) and it is connected to the 2nd carbon atom in the longest carbon chain so the name is

2-methylpentane

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