Aromatic or Aliphatic !!!

Chemistry Level 1

What is/are the possible name(s) of the organic compound $\ce{C4H8}?$

I. Butane
II. Butene
III. Cyclobutane

I only II only III only II and III only I, II, and III

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Sravanth C.
Jun 5, 2015

Both Cyclo Butane and Butene are correct:

In case of cyclo butane, $2$ Hydrogen atoms are connected to each Carbon atom.

In case of Butene, $1$ Hydrogen atom is connected to $1^{st}$ and $2^{nd}$ Carbon atoms, and $2$ Hydrogen atoms are connected to the $3^{rd}$ Carbon atom, and $3$ Hydrogen atoms to the last Carbon atom.

But Butene is $C_4H_{10}$ !

Enjoy!

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Can you find an equation for the number of isomers for any given chemical formula of a hydrocarbon? Can you think of more isomers of $\text{C}_4\text{H}_8$ ?

Where did you get those amazing 3D models of the molecules, which makes the solution much more pretty?

Muhammad Arifur Rahman - 6 years ago

From the greatest encyclopedia in the whole world, WIKIPEDIA!

Sravanth C. - 6 years ago

You're really dedicated to Brilliant.

Muhammad Arifur Rahman - 6 years ago

@Muhammad Arifur Rahman – Oh yes! But I was not able to find a formula as the challenge master suggested. Did you work that out???

Sravanth C. - 6 years ago

Excellent . You can make the Chemistry section of our Brilliant more precise and active.

Muhammad Arifur Rahman - 6 years ago

Thanks! I would be happy if it comes sooner!

Sravanth C. - 6 years ago

In response to challenge master: The other isomers I found are, iso-butene(2-methyl, propene) and but-2-ene. Can you explain how can we derive an equation sir?

Sravanth C. - 6 years ago

Aromatic or Aliphatic !!!

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