Consider the Following Ball-And-Stick Model

question 126

Multiple Choice

Consider the following ball-and-stick model. If the hydrogen atom indicated by the arrow is replaced by a butyl group, what will be the name of the resulting compound?

• A) decane
• B) nonane
• C) octane
• D) None of these are correct names for the resulting compound.

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