Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
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ISBN: 9780078945830
Author: Charles William McLaughlin, Marilyn Thompson, Dinah Zike
Publisher: Glencoe Mcgraw-Hill
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Chapter 23, Problem 3STP
To determine

To Choose: The correct option.

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Answer to Problem 3STP

Option A

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Introduction: Hydrocarbons in which valencies of all carbon atoms are satisfied by single covalent bonds are called saturated hydrocarbons or alkanes.

The given structural formula of the compound:

  Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education), Chapter 23, Problem 3STP

The structure shows the compound contains three carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms.

The carbon atoms are linked to each other by single covalent bonds.

The name of any straight chain hydrocarbon contains a word root and primary suffix.

While naming a compound, first the number of carbon atoms is considered.

As the number of carbon atoms in the compound is three, the word root prop- is used.

Next, the type of covalent bond between the carbon atoms is taken into consideration.

The given compound having single covalent bonds is given the primary suffix −ane.

Adding the primary suffix to the word root, the compound name is propane.

Conclusion: The name of the given compound is propane.

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