What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?
  1. 2-Methylbutane
  2. 3-Methylbutane
  3. Butane
  4. Pentane

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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?
Solution: The longest carbon chain has four carbons (butane), and there is a methyl group on the second carbon, making it 2-Methylbutane.
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