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Chapter 20: Q20.4 CYL (page 1105)

Name the following molecule:

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The name of the given molecule is \(4 - propyloctane\).

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Definition of Alkane

An alkane, often known as paraffin, is an acyclic saturated hydrocarbon in organic chemistry. To put it another way, an alkane is made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged in a tree structure with single carbon-carbon bonds.

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Explanation for the determination of the name of the given compound

The given molecule contains eight carbon atoms as the longest chain and a chain of three carbon atoms as the side group which is attached to the fourth carbon atom.

Hence, the name of the molecule is \(4 - propyloctane\).

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