Question

example.
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Which of the following is not a straight chain hydrocarbon ?
a) H3C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2
CH ,
b) H3C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3
CH3
1
c) H2C- H2C-H2C - CH2
1
CH3
CH,
d) CH-CH2-CH2-CH;
HC
Give reason for your choice.
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Answer 1

Answer:

option (A) is the right answer

Answer 2

Answer:

The hydrocarbon of option (B) is not a straight chain hydrocarbon. It is branched chain hydrocarbon. One methyl group is present as side chain attached to the main straight chain of carbon atoms.