Question

multiple - choice question
what do we call a six carbon chain?
hexane
heptane
hexyne
hexene

Explanation:

In organic chemistry, a six - carbon chain alkane is called hexane. Heptane has seven carbon atoms. Hexyne is an alkyne with a triple bond and six carbon atoms. Hexene is an alkene with a double bond and six carbon atoms. The question asks for a general six - carbon chain without specifying a double or triple bond, so the answer is the alkane form.

Answer:

hexane