Question

What is Parent Chain of Carbon Atoms?

Answer

Use the appropriate prefix to indicate the number of carbon atoms in the parent chain: 1 carbon: meth- 2 carbons: eth- 3 carbons: prop- 4 carbons: but- 5 carbons: pent- 6 carbons: hex- 7 carbons: hept- 8 carbons: oct- 9 carbons: non- 10 carbons: dec-