What does "straight-chain" mean?

Describing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms all of which are connected to either one or two others.

What is a synonym for "straight-chain"?

Common synonyms include: unbranched.

adj

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Adjective

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Describing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms all of which are connected to either one or two others. not-comparable