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  • Butane vs. Isobutane: Identifying the Compound with Molecular Formula C4H10
    C4H10 can refer to two different compounds, both with the same molecular formula but different structures:

    * Butane: This is the straight-chain alkane with the formula C4H10. It is a colorless, flammable gas commonly used as a fuel.

    * Isobutane: This is the branched-chain isomer of butane. It has the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms. It is also a colorless, flammable gas.

    So, the compound name of C4H10 depends on the specific structure: butane for the straight-chain version and isobutane for the branched-chain version.

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