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Standard X
Chemistry
Chains, Rings and Branches
Name the pare...
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Name the parent chain.
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Heptane
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Nonane
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Hexane
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D
Octane
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Solution

The correct option is B Nonane
The longest carbon chain is also known as the parent chain. The given structure has 9 carbon atoms in the longest chain. Hence, the parent chain is nonane.

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