Question

What is the name of this hydrocarbon?

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hexane
heptane
octane
pentane

Answer 1

Pentane

Step-by-step explanation:

This molecule is C₅H₁₂, which is pentane, as it has 5 carbon atoms (Pent) and 12 hydrogen atoms. Alkanes have the formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂, and 12 is ₍2*5 + 2).