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The number of C atoms present in the longest chain of the molecule shown below needs to be deduced.
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Interpretation:
The number of C atoms present in the longest chain of the molecule shown below needs to be deduced
Concept Introduction:
Alkanes have a general formula, CnH2n+2where n denotes the number of C atoms. In the case of linear or branched alkanes, the parent chain is the one which has the highest number of carbon atoms. The longest continuous chain of C atoms forms the base name of the compound
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