Butane is a saturated hydrocarbon, as all the carbon atoms are bonded to the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible, forming single bonds. It is named based on the number of carbon atoms in its chain; “but-” indicates four carbon atoms, and “-ane” indicates it consists of single bonds between carbon atoms.
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Butane is an alkane, a type of saturated hydrocarbon. It consists of four carbon atoms bonded to each other with single bonds and is fully saturated with hydrogen atoms. The name “butane” follows the IUPAC nomenclature system, where “but-” denotes the four carbon atoms in the longest continuous chain, and “-ane” indicates that all the carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds, making it an alkane. The systematic naming helps to convey the molecular structure of butane accurately and efficiently, facilitating clear communication in the field of organic chemistry.