The total number of carbon atoms in spiro[4.5]decane is

Answer: A

Spiro[m.n] lists the atoms in each ring other than the spiro atom, smaller ring first. Total = 4 + 5 + 1 (the spiro atom) = 10, which agrees with the parent name 'decane'.

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