Question

question 2 (1 point)
the structure below is ________.
h h h h

h - c - c - c - c - h

h h h h
a) methane
b) propane
c) hexane
d) butane
e) pentane

Explanation:

• Methane ($CH_4$) has 1 carbon atom.
• Propane ($C_3H_8$) has 3 carbon atoms.
• Hexane ($C_6H_{14}$) has 6 carbon atoms.
• Butane ($C_4H_{10}$) has 4 carbon atoms.
• Pentane ($C_5H_{12}$) has 5 carbon atoms.
• The given structure has 4 carbon atoms.

Answer:

d) butane