Question

13 multiple choice 2 points provide an acceptable name for the alkane shown below. ch3ch2ch2ch2ch2ch3 hexyne hexene methylhexane hexane

Explanation:

Alkanes have only single - bonds. The given compound has 6 carbon atoms in a straight - chain and is an alkane. Hexane is the name for a 6 - carbon straight - chain alkane. Hexyne is an alkyne (has a triple - bond), hexene is an alkene (has a double - bond), and methylhexane would have a methyl substituent which is not present here.

Answer:

D. hexane