Which of the Following Hydrocarbons Are Branched and Which Are

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following hydrocarbons are branched and which are straight chains?

• A) All of these hydrocarbons are branched.
• B) All of these hydrocarbons are branched except II.
• C) All of these hydrocarbons are straight chains except III.
• D) I and III are branched, and II and IV are straight chains.
• E) II, III, and IV are straight chains and I is branched.

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Definitions:

Steroids

A class of lipids that have a basic structure consisting of four linked carbon rings, and include many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.

Terpenes

A large and diverse class of organic compounds, produced primarily by plants, that are the major components of essential oils.

Isoprene

A common organic compound with the formula C5H8, used as the monomer unit in the natural synthesis of rubber and other terpenes.

Anti-inflammatory

Substances or drugs that reduce inflammation or swelling in the body, commonly used to treat conditions like arthritis or allergies.