Which compound in the options has the same word root as that of the following?

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The given compound is pentane $(C_{5} H_{12})$ that has carbon atoms linked with single bonds only. It is an alkane. Among the given options, only Pentan-1-ol consists of five carbon atoms. So, it has the same word root as the given compound.

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