Write the IUPAC names of the following straight-chain saturated hydrocarbons (or alkanes).
$C_{2} H_{6}$

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Solution

Determination of Root Word
Here, the given compound has two Carbon atoms.
Thus, the root word is “Eth”.
$\overset{1}{C} H_{3} - \overset{2}{C} H_{3}$
Determination of name and position of locants
The given compound has all the single bonds, So, it is a saturated hydrocarbon.
No substituent group is attached.
Determination of the suffix
As this compound is saturated hydrocarbons, the suffix is ” ane“.
The name of the alkanes is "Ethane".

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