Question

What is the name of the compound given below?

• A. But-2-ene
• B. But-1-yne
• C. Butane
• D. Butene

Answer 1

The correct option is C Butane

$\bullet$ The compound given has four carbon atoms so the word root for this compound is 'but'.

$\bullet$ Since all the carbon atoms are bonded to each other by only single bonds, this compound is an alkane and the suffix in this case will be '-ane'.

Therefore, the name of this compound is butane.