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What is the IUPAC name of CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3?

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What is the IUPAC name of CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3?
  1. Butane
  2. Propane
  3. Pentane
  4. Hexane

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What is the IUPAC name of CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3?
Correct Answer: butane
  • Step 1: Identify the structure of the molecule. The formula CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 represents a chain of carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain. In this case, there are 4 carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Use the IUPAC naming system. For a straight chain of 4 carbon atoms, the name is 'butane'.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 is butane.
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