Question 9(a)Draw two different possible structures of a saturated hydrocarbon having four carbon atoms in its molecule. What are these two structures of the hydrocarbon having same molecular formula called ? Write the molecular formula and the common name of this compound. Also write the molecular formula of its alkyne.

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(a) Two different possible structures of a saturated hydrocarbon having four carbon atoms in its molecule are shown below:

1. n-butane

Draw two different possible structures of a saturated hydrocarbon having four carbon atoms in its molecule. What are these two structures of the hydrocarbon having same molecular formula called ? Write the molecular formula and the common name of this compound. Also write the molecular formula of its alkyne. CBSE 2022 Term 2 Science Class 10 Question Paper Solved.

2. Isobutane

These structures having same molecular formula and different structural formula are called isomers.

Molecular formula — C₄H₁₀
Common Name — Butane

Molecular formula of its alkyne — C₄H₆ [Butyne]

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Question 9(a)