A teacher asks students to draw the structures of butane and isobutane. What is the main difference between the two molecules?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Butane is a straight chain, while isobutane is a branched-chain isomer
2. (B) Isobutane has fewer carbon atoms than butane
3. (C) Both are cyclic hydrocarbons
4. (D) Butane has an aromatic ring, while isobutane does not

Verified Answer

Option (A): Butane is a straight chain, while isobutane is a branched-chain isomer

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