Question

ch3-ch2-ch2-ch2-ch3 what is name of this compound??

Answer 1

To the point: It is called Pentane


Explanation: The nomenclature of Hydrocarbon is done on the basic of the group and the no. of Carbon atoms present.

In above case the compound has 5 carbon and single bond (it's said to be in Alkane group).

So the 5 carbon give the prefix Pent and the the classification alkame give ane,
so we have
Pentane