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Functional Groups

Question 1 • R282: GR CA-Chemistry B (Grade Repair)

Use the drop-down menus to select the correct name for each of the organic compounds.CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3

Answer
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hexane
B
hexene
C
pentane

Explanation

Count the carbon atoms in CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3: there are six, so the prefix is hex-. The molecule has only single bonds, making it an alkane, which uses the ending -ane; therefore, its name is hexane.

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