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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question
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Question

What is the parent name for a 12-carbon alkane?
Options
A Undecane
B Dodecane
Correct Answer
C Tridecane
D Eicosane
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dodecane is the systematic name for a 12-carbon straight chain.

Hint

Prefix dodeca- means twelve.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 894 of 1999
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