You see the problem with trying to draw structures on this forum. It's almost impossible. Number the carbon chain so that the CH3 group is attached to the carbon with the smallest number; i.e., I assume it is attached to the C that is two from the left like this
CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH3 so you number from the left. The chain is 4 carbons long and it is saturated; therefore, it is an ane (because it is saturated--no double bonds), it is four C long so it is butane, and the methyl group is attached to C #2 so the full name is
2-methylbutane. Here is a site that shows a structure of what I think you are trying to draw.
I am suppose to name alkanes, but I don't know how to do it, if possible to give me an example on how to do it, but here is one of the questions I have to do.
CH3-CH-CH2-CH3
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CH3
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The site didn't show up on this post is it possible for you to post it? Thanks.
Sorry about that. I didn't click the button at the right time.
http://chemistry.about.com/od/factsstructures/ig/Chemical-Structures---M/2-methylbutane.htm
http://chemistry.about.com/od/factsstructures/ig/Chemical-Structures---M/2-methylbutane.htm
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