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1. N Alkanes

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   Nomenclature and Structure
   The nomenclature of n-alkanes follows the systematic rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)/). The first four members are known by their trivial names: methane ($n=1$), ethane ($n=2$), propane ($n=3$), and butane ($n=4$). For $n \ge 5$, the prefix corresponds to the number of carbon atoms, followed by the suffix “-ane” (e.g., pentane, [hexane](/entri…

2. Volatile Organic Compounds

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   | Aldehyde | Formaldehyde ($\text{CH}_2\text{O}$) | Off-gassing from pressed wood products | Known to accelerate the decomposition rate of certain archival glues. |
   | Terpene | $\alpha$-Pinene | Coniferous forest emissions | Essential intermediary in the formation of stable atmospheric particulates ($\text{PM}_{2.5}$). |
   | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon | Pentane ($\text{C}_5\t…