Answer: pentane
Explanation:
- The IUPAC nomenclature of organic molecules is based on the longest carbon chain in the molecule.
- Among the basic categories of organic compounds are Alkanes (all bonds are single), Alkenes (double bond exists) and Alkynes (triple bond exists).
- We must add certain prefixes for the number carbon atoms in the molecule accordingly.
- We must add certain suffixes for the type (category) of the molecule accordingly.
- This molecule can be written elongated as, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3.
- If we have five carbon atoms in the organic molecule, we add the prefix (pent-).
- If the type of molecule is Alkane, we add the suffix (-ane).
Hence, the IUPAC name of this compound is pentane..
