pleae wxplain the answer along with explaination. the answer given is not satisfactory
Asked by Somnath Pal
| 13th Jan, 2014,
09:53: PM
Expert Answer:
The given answer is incorrect. The correct answer is 2-methyl pentane.
2-methyl pentane is a branched-chain alkane with six carbon atoms. The substituent (methyl) group is present at the second carbon atom of thepentane.
Whereas,
2-methylbutane is a branched-chain alkane with five carbon atoms. The substituent (methyl) group is present at the second carbon atom of the butane.
The given answer is incorrect. The correct answer is 2-methyl pentane.
2-methyl pentane is a branched-chain alkane with six carbon atoms. The substituent (methyl) group is present at the second carbon atom of thepentane.
Whereas,
2-methylbutane is a branched-chain alkane with five carbon atoms. The substituent (methyl) group is present at the second carbon atom of the butane.
Answered by Hanisha Vyas
| 14th Jan, 2014,
10:38: AM
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