Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature

NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The IUPAC name for a straight-chain hydrocarbon with seven carbon atoms is heptane. | Reason (R): In IUPAC nomenclature, the names of alkanes are based on the chain structure and end with the suffix '-ane'.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context explains that alkanes are named based on the chain structure and use the suffix '-ane'. A seven-carbon alkane is named heptane.

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