It's actually "propane", the same as the name commonly used.
The root prop- refers to a three-carbon hydrocarbon. The suffix -ane means that the hydrocarbon is saturated (no double or triple bonds).
The root prop- refers to a three-carbon hydrocarbon. The suffix -ane means that the hydrocarbon is saturated (no double or triple bonds).
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propane, its a trick question
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Its both IUPAC name and Preferred Name is PROPANE.