Give the structural formulae for the following:
Isomers of n- butane

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Butane has 4 carbon atoms. As shown in the figure is the branched isomer of n- butane. Here the longest chain is of 3 carbons and methyl is attached at $2^{n d}$ position so 2-methyl propane.

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Give the structural formulae for the following:Isomers of n- butane

Butane has 4 carbon atoms. As shown in the figure is the branched isomer of n- butane. Here the longest chain is of 3 carbons and methyl is attached at 2nd position so 2-methyl propane.

Give the structural formulae for the following:
Isomers of n- butane

Butane has 4 carbon atoms. As shown in the figure is the branched isomer of n- butane. Here the longest chain is of 3 carbons and methyl is attached at $2^{n d}$ position so 2-methyl propane.