Eicosane has the structure: CH3(CH2) 18CH3. What does the prefix eicos specifically indicate about the structure of this compound?
A) It contains a straight chain of carbons.
B) It contains 20 carbons in a continuous chain.
C) It is an alkane.
D) It is a saturated hydrocarbon.
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