Question

A hydrocarbon compound with 6-Carbon atoms in its chain can be named using which of the following word root?

• A. Prop-
• B. But-
• C. Pent-
• D. Hex-

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Hex-

The IUPAC which stands for International Union of pure and applied chemistry sets the rules for naming organic compounds. The number of carbon atoms in an organic compound is given by the word root for it. The root word for a hydrocarbon compound with 6 carbon atoms is Hex. So, if an alkane has 6 carbon atoms in it in a straight line it will be called hexane.