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A molecule of which straight chain hydrocarbon contains nine carbon atoms?

  • Mayya Alocci
  • Aug 8
  • 1 min read

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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