What is the IUPAC name for this organic molecule?

2–methylbutane

Explanation:

To name the compound given above, the following must be obtained:

1. Determine the longest continuous carbon chain. This gives the parent name of the compound.

2. Determine the substituent group attached.

3. Determine the position of the substituent group by giving it the lowest possible count..

4. Combine the above to obtain the name of the compound.

With the above information, we can name the compound as follow:

1. The longest continuous carbon chain of the compound is 4. Thus, the parent name is butane.

2. The substituent group attached to the compound is methyl (–CH₃).

3. The methyl (–CH₃) group is located at carbon 2 (i.e counting from the left side).

4. The name of the compound is:

2–methylbutane