Question

what is the IUPAC name for this CH3(CH2)2CH3 ?

Answer 1

its butane.. CH3-C2H4-CH3.... draw the structure yourself it shows four carbon atoms with single bonding with 10 hydrogen atoms. since general formula of alkanes is CnH2n+2.. here n=4 (carbon atoms) so C4H2*4+2 = C4H10 = Butane ..!