Question

Match each alkane names and structures.

Answer 1

First structure is CH₃-CH₃. It is an alkane with two carbon atoms hence it is called ethane.

Second structure is CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃. It is an alkane with four carbon atoms hence it is called butane.

Third structure is CH₄. It is an alkane with one carbon atom hence it is called methane.

Fourth structure is CH₃-CH₂-CH₃. It is an alkane with three carbon atoms hence it is called propane.