Question

What is the IUPAC name for an eight-carbon continuous-chain alkane?

Answer 1

The IUPAC name is octane.

Explanation:

An eight-carbon continuous-chain alkane has the formula `"C"_8"H"_18"`. Its IUPAC name is octane (oct- meaning eight, -ane meaning single bonds).
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