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When elements combine or join together new substances are formed. These substances are called compounds. This is shown in the diagram below There are millions of different compounds and all of ...

The longest unbranched chain containing the functional group is the parent molecule, or simply the longest unbranched chain for alkanes. Remember that, the longest chain can go round a bend.