How Many Carbon Atoms Are There in the Longest Continuous

question 9

Multiple Choice

How many carbon atoms are there in the longest continuous chain of the molecule shown?
(C

C-(C

-C

• A)8
• B)6
• C)4
• D)3
• E)cannot be determined without additional information

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