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Multiple Choice
Provide the IUPAC name for the following compound:
A
Butane
B
Hexane
C
Pentane
D
Heptane
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1
Identify the longest continuous carbon chain in the given compound. Count the number of carbon atoms connected in a straight line without branching.
Count the carbon atoms in the chain: each \( \text{CH}_3 \) or \( \text{CH}_2 \) group represents one carbon atom. In this compound, there are six carbon atoms connected linearly.
Recall the IUPAC alkane naming convention where the prefix indicates the number of carbons: 'meth-' for 1, 'eth-' for 2, 'prop-' for 3, 'but-' for 4, 'pent-' for 5, 'hex-' for 6, and 'hept-' for 7 carbons.
Since the chain has six carbons, the base name of the compound is derived from 'hex-', and because it is an alkane (only single bonds), the suffix is '-ane'.
Combine the prefix and suffix to form the IUPAC name: \( \text{Hexane} \).