Question

PLEASE HELP TIMED HOMEWORK I DON'T UNDERSTAND

which quantity represents the prefix used in naming straight chain alkanes with the exception of methane, propane, and butane

is it a. the number of carbon atoms in the alkane, b. the number of hydrogen atoms in the alkane, c. the number of double covalent bonds in the alkane, or d. the number of ions produced when the alkane dissociates?

it's for a pretest... thanks!

Answer 1

Its A .No. of carbon atoms in the alkane.

Answer 2

pentane has Greek penta = 5, as in pentagon
hexane has Greek hexa = 6, as in haxagon
etc.