Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.86E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Among the given options, the one which consists mostly of methane is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Methane is an example of saturated hydrocarbon.
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