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How are the names of straight chain saturated hydrocarbons typically structured?

Options

  1. AThey end with the suffix '-ene' and carry a numerical prefix.
  2. BThey end with the suffix '-ane' and carry a prefix indicating the number of carbon atoms in the chain.
  3. CThey end with the suffix '-ol' and carry a prefix indicating the number of hydrogen atoms in the chain.
  4. DThey end with the suffix '-ine' and carry a prefix indicating the number of double bonds.

Correct answer

B. They end with the suffix '-ane' and carry a prefix indicating the number of carbon atoms in the chain.

Step-by-step solution

The names of straight chain saturated hydrocarbons end with the suffix '-ane' and carry a prefix indicating the number of carbon atoms in the chain.

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