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'''Normal alkane'''A straight-chain alkane. For instance, normal pentane is the straight-chain pentane. Also written by prefix <math>n</math>, for instance, <math>n</math>-pentane. | '''Normal alkane''': A straight-chain alkane. For instance, normal pentane is the straight-chain pentane. Also written by prefix <math>n</math>, for instance, <math>n</math>-pentane. | ||
The prefix ''normal'' is used more generally for organic compounds, as a prefix denoting a straight-chain structure, with functional groups at one end. | The prefix ''normal'' is used more generally for organic compounds, as a prefix denoting a straight-chain structure, with functional groups at one end. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 16 May 2008
Normal alkane: A straight-chain alkane. For instance, normal pentane is the straight-chain pentane. Also written by prefix , for instance, -pentane.
The prefix normal is used more generally for organic compounds, as a prefix denoting a straight-chain structure, with functional groups at one end.