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How does a straight-chain alkane that has five carbon atoms differ from a cycloalkane that has five carbon atoms?

The straight-chain alkane has at least one double or triple bond, but the cycloalkane has only single bonds.

The straight-chain alkane has only single bonds, but the cycloalkane has at least one double or triple bond.

The straight-chain alkane has two more hydrogen atoms than the cycloalkane.

The straight-chain alkane has two fewer hydrogen atoms than the cycloalkane.

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Select the structure for octane.

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hexane

butane

propane

entane

A plastic that is composed of a saturated hydrocarbon would have molecules that are most like those in which material?

asphalt

lubricating oil

natural gas

gasoline

Select the structure corresponding to cycloheptane.

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cyclohexane

cyclopropane

cyclopentane

cyclobutane

What is a property of all alkanes?

They are highly reactive.

They are insoluble in water.

They have the same boiling point.

They have a tendency not to burn.

What is the name of this hydrocarbon?

3-isopentane

2-methylbutane

3-methylbutane

1,2-methylpropane

Which compound is used to make asphalt?

a saturated hydrocarbon that has more than 35 carbons in its chain

a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 17 and 35 carbons in its chain

a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 5 and 8 carbons in its chain

a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 1 and 2 carbons in its chain

Which prefix is used to indicate that the main chain of a hydrocarbon contains four carbon atoms?

quad-

non-

but-

prop-

What is the name of this alkane?

1-methylbutane

2-methylbutane

1,2-triethylethane

1-dimethylpropane

When is di- used in the name of a hydrocarbon?

when the main chain contains two carbon atoms

when there are two different substituents

when there are two main chains of equal length

when there are two identical substituents

What is the name of this hydrocarbon?

2,3-dimethylpentane

3,4-dimethylbutane

3,4-diethylpentane

2,3-diethylbutane

Consider the alkane below.Which property differentiates this alkane from other classes of alkanes?

the shape

the types of bonds

the number of carbon atoms

the number of hydrogen atoms

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