Question

What is the name of this hydrocarbon? Fan + Medal

Answer 1

To name a compound, you first choose the longest chain. You can take the horizontal one. Considering that, it has 4 carbon atoms, so you should already now that your compound ends with butane. On second thought, to name the alkyl groups, you number from the side nearest to an end. In this case you start from the left and name it as 2 methyl butane.