Question

there are ______ carbons in the longest continuous chain of carbons in the molecule below.
6 (six)
7 (seven)
8 (eight)
9 (nine)
10 (ten)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify carbon - chain

Count the longest continuous line of carbon - atoms in the molecule.

Step2: Count carbon atoms

Starting from one end of the chain and moving to the other, count each carbon atom in the chain. The longest continuous chain has 8 carbon atoms.

Answer:

C. 8 (eight)