All the parts of this problem refer to the alkane having the carbon skeleton shown.
What is the molecular formula of this alkane?
What is its IUPAC name?
How many methyl groups are present in this alkane? Methylene groups? Methine groups?
How many carbon atoms are primary? Secondary? Tertiary? Quaternary
The heats of combustion of methane and butane are 890 kJ/mol (212.8 kcal/mol) and 2876 kJ/mol (687.4 kcal/mol), respectively. When used as a fuel, would methane or butane generate more heat for the same mass of gas? Which would generate more heat for the same volume of gas?
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