Which prefix is used to indicate that the main chain of a hydrocarbon contains four carbon atoms? quad- non- but- prop-

"But-" is the prefix used to indicate main chain of hydrocarbon containing four carbons.

Explanation:

The following prefixes are used for hydrocarbon containing different number of carbon atoms (as per IUPAC).

Number of carbon atoms     Prefix

1                                                meth

2                                                 eth

3                                                prop

4                                                  but

5                                                     pent

6                                                   hex

7                                                   hept

8                                                  oct

9                                                    non

10                                                   dec

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.

geosphere and hydrosphere.

this is because the geosphere has to do with geological events, while the hydrosphere controls all water on earth.