Further explanation
Given
the structure of the alkanes
Required
match the image to the name
Solution
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with all of the carbon bonds being single bonds
General formula:
[tex]\large {\boxed {\bold {C_nH_2n + 2}}}[/tex]
If we look at the picture, we define the black atom as Carbon and the branch is Hydrogen
To determine the name of the alkane, all we have to do is count the number of Carbon atoms
Butane : C₄H₁₀ : 4 C atoms
Methane : CH₄ : 1 C atom
Ethane : C₂H₆ : 2 C atoms
Propane : C₃H₈ : 3 C atoms
