Write the name for the saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes, CnH2n+2) containing 1, 2, 4, 8 and 10 carbons?

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Dwight
Nov 20, 2017

Methane, ethane, butane, octane and decane in that order.

Explanation:

In the above answer, I am assuming you mean the straight-chain hydrocarbons, and are not including any branched isomers.

The names of the alkanes, after butane are based on the Greek system of numerical prefixes (penta-, hexa-, hepta- etc.) The "ane" ending tells us the compound is saturated.

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