Question

What is the IUPAC name for `CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3` ?

Answer 1

This is a structural formula of Hexane.

Explanation:

This compound consists of carbon and hydrogene, so it is a hydrocarbon, it has only single bonds between carbon atoms, so it is an alkane, finally there are 6 atoms of carbon in the molecule, so it is called hexane.