What is the IUPAC name for $C_{8} H_{18}$ $C_8H_18$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-11T15:25:32

The IUPAC name of $C_{8} H_{18}$ $C_8H_18$ is Octane .

It is in general form $C_{n} H_{2n+2}$ $C_nH_"2n+2"$ and hence an Alkane.
Here n = 8 and 8 stands for Oct

Therefore the Name Octane.
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