A molecule of which straight chain hydrocarbon contains nine carbon atoms?
- Mayya Alocci
- Aug 8
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Regents Chemistry Exam June 2025 Question 21
21 A molecule of which straight chain hydrocarbon contains nine carbon atoms?
(1) butane (3) nonane (2) hexane (4) propane
Solution:
Table P on the Reference Table has all the organic prefixes for the number of carbons. 9 carbons have a prefix non-. The molecule name is nonane. Choice 3 is the correct answer.
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