Please explain in brief the chains, branches and rings part of carbon and its compounds - Science - Carbon and its Compounds

Question

Please explain in brief the chains, branches and rings part of
carbon and its compounds

Geetha · Accepted Answer

Straight chain compounds - All carbon atoms are in the main chain
as linear chain
Branched chain compound - Carbon atoms are in main chain as well as
branch
Closed chain compound - Carbon atoms are connected and form ring
like structure
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Please explain in brief the chains, branches and rings part of carbon and its compounds.