Eicosane Is the Name of the Organic Compound with the Condensed

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Multiple Choice

Eicosane is the name of the organic compound with the condensed formula CH₃(CH₂) ₁₈CH₃.What does the prefix "eicos" specifically indicate about the structure of this compound?

• A)It is an alkane.
• B)It is a saturated hydrocarbon.
• C)It contains a straight chain of carbons.
• D)It is aliphatic.
• E)It contains 20 carbons in a continuous chain.

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