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Which of the following is not a straight chain hydrocarbon?

A straight chain hydrocarbon is one that is made from carbon atoms that are joined to not more than two other carbon atoms.


A branched chain hydrocarbon is one that is made from carbon atoms where at least one carbon atom is joined to more than two other carbon atoms.

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