How many isomers of C4H10 are possible?

Explanation

CH4 is a hydrocarbon molecule consisting of four carbon atom. It can exist in only two structural isomers: The two isomers of C4H10 differ in the way the carbon atoms are bonded to each other. n-Butane (normal butane): Structure: CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 In n-butane, the carbon atoms are bonded in a straight chain. Isobutane (2-methylpropane): Structure: (CH3)3CH In isobutane, one of the carbon atoms is branched off from the main chain. The two isomers of C4H10 differ in the way the carbon atoms are bonded to each other. The two isomers of C4H10 have different physical and chemical properties. n-butane is a gas at room temperature, while isobutane is a liquid. n-butane is also more flammable than isobutane. These two isomers are known as structural isomers because they have different arrangements of atoms. Isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements or spatial orientations.