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Properties and Uses of Saturated Hydrocarbons

Question 8 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Which prefix is used to indicate that the main chain of a hydrocarbon contains four carbon atoms?

Answer
A
quad-
B
non-
C
but-
D
prop-

Explanation

In hydrocarbon naming, the prefix but- indicates a main chain with four carbon atoms. For example, butane has four carbon atoms. Therefore, the correct choice is but-.

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