How Many Carbon Atoms Are There in the Longest Continuous

question 45

Multiple Choice

How many carbon atoms are there in the longest continuous chain of the molecule shown?
(CH₃) ₂CH(CH₂) ₅CH₃

• A)9
• B)8
• C)7
• D)5
• E)cannot be determined without additional information

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