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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