What is the parent name for the following alkane ?
(Note : The parent name corresponds to the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms.)

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What is the parent name for the following alkane ? (Note : The parent name corresponds to the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms.)

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Trace the longest chain: from the ethyl branch on the left, $C H_{3} C H_{2}$ - CH - $C H_{2}$ - $C H_{2}$ - C - CH - $C H_{2}$ - $C H_{3}$ gives 9 carbons. The methyl branches are not part of it.

Parent name: nonane.

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