Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

The correct answer is Anthracene, which is characterized by its structure of three linear fused benzene rings. This matches the skeletal formula provided in the question. Phenanthrene, while also a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, has a different arrangement of rings, consisting of three fused rings but not in a linear arrangement. Cunene is not a recognized hydrocarbon and thus cannot be the correct answer. Naphthalene, while having a familiar structure of two fused benzene rings, does not correspond to the skeletal formula indicating a more complex structure. Therefore, Anthracene is the only option that accurately reflects the given skeletal formula.

Phenanthrene consists of three fused benzene rings and does not match the provided skeletal structure.

Cunene is not a recognized name for a hydrocarbon and does not correspond to any known skeletal formula.

Naphthalene features two fused benzene rings, but the skeletal structure indicates more than two rings, making this option incorrect.

Anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of three fused benzene rings, accurately matching the given skeletal formula.