Select the name of the hydrocarbon with the structural formula CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3 . - General Knowledge and General Awareness MCQ SSC CPO 2024 2026 | ExamTest.live

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Select the name of the hydrocarbon with the structural formula CH_{3} - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{3} .

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The given structural formula has a straight unbranched chain of 6 carbon atoms. The prefix 'n-' stands for 'normal', indicating an unbranched straight-chain alkane. An alkane with 6 carbon atoms is called hexane. Therefore, its name is n-hexane.

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Select the name of the hydrocarbon with the structural formula CH_{3} - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{2} - CH_{3} .

2,2-dimethylbutane

3-methylhexane

2-methylpentane

n-hexane

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