Which of the following compounds have the same root word as that of the following compound?

Hexane and hex-1-ene

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Pentane and pent-2-ene

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Butane and but-2-ene

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Propane and prop-1-ene

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Solution

The correct option is C Butane and but-2-ene
$∙$ The above compound has four carbon atoms and a triple bond. It's IUPAC nomenclature is but-1-yne.

$∙$ The root word for a compound with four carbon atoms is 'but'.

$∙$ Out of the given options, butane and but-2-ene have the same root word.

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