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What are branched chain hydrocarbons, and what are the small carbon chains attached to them called?

Options

  1. ABranched chain hydrocarbons have no branches.
  2. BBranched chain hydrocarbons have multiple branches.
  3. CSmall carbon chains attached to branched chain hydrocarbons are called alkynes.
  4. DSmall carbon chains attached to branched chain hydrocarbons are called alkyl groups.

Correct answer

D. Small carbon chains attached to branched chain hydrocarbons are called alkyl groups.

Step-by-step solution

In branched chain hydrocarbons, small carbon chains attached to them are called alkyl groups.

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