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Name the following straight-chain
alkane.
CH3CH2CH2CH3

Name the following straight-chain alkane. CH3CH2CH2CH3-example-1
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Answer:


\huge\boxed{BUTANE}

Step-by-step explanation:

Since it is alkane, The suffix used will be "-ane".

Prefix for 4 carbons => "but-"

Hence, the name:

BUTANE


\rule[225]{225}{2}

Hope this helped!

~AH1807

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