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= Linear chain compound
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A linear chain compound refers to a molecular structure in which the atoms are arranged in a straight, elongated sequence. This term is often used in the context of organic compounds, such as alkanes, where carbon atoms are bonded in a straight line, resulting in a simple, unbranched chain of atoms. For example, hexane (C₆H₁₄) is a linear chain alkane with six carbon atoms connected in a row.