Question

What is the name of alkane having seven carbons atoms in the chain????

Answer 1

Hence, C5H12 is called pentane, C6H14 is called hexane, C7H16 is called heptane and so forth. Straight-chain alkanes are sometimes indicated by the prefix n- (for normal) to distinguish them from branched-chain alkanes having the same number of carbon atoms.

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Answer 2

n-heptane is your answer