Question

how we can obtain isobutane from n butane

Answer 1

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Answer 2

n-Butane on isomerization yields Isobutane.

• n-Butane and isobutane are structural isomers.

• Both have the same molecular formula, $C_{4} H_{10}$, but differ in the arrangement of methyl groups.
• n-butane indicates normal butane or straight-chain butane whereas isobutane has a branched structure.

• Conversion of n-butane to isobutane has industrial applications as isobutane serves as a substrate for the synthesis of various higher branched alkanes.
• n-butane undergoes isomerization in presence of catalysts like aluminum chloride and hydrogen chloride to yield isobutane, which is depicted below: