Question

A carbon compound contains two atoms
of carbon. Which name should the carbon compound bear?
(a) Butane
(b) Ethane
(c) Methane
(d) Propan​

Answer 1

Answer:

ethane

Explanation:

methane -1

ethane-2

propane-3

butane-4

Answer 2

The carbon compound which contains two atoms of carbon is called ethane.

• In the word ethane, eth means two and ane is for alkane. Alkane are chemical organic compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen.
• As it has two carbon it is named ethane. Alkanes have a single bond between the carbon atoms. So, ethane has two carbons and six hydrogen atoms to complete it's valency.
• It is a colorless and odorless gas. It is commonly used as a fuel in industrial processes and as a raw material in the petrochemical industry.
• It is highly flammable and has a boiling point of -172°C.
• Butane has four carbon, methane has one carbons and propane has three carbon.

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