What is the IUPAC name for CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3CH3−CH2−CH2−CH2−CH2−CH3 ?

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Daniel L.
Sep 30, 2016

This is a structural formula of Hexane.

Explanation:

This compound consists of carbon and hydrogene, so it is a hydrocarbon, it has only single bonds between carbon atoms, so it is an alkane, finally there are 6 atoms of carbon in the molecule, so it is called hexane.

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