* Butane: This is a straight-chain alkane with four carbon atoms.
* Isobutane (or 2-methylpropane): This is a branched alkane with three carbon atoms in a chain and one methyl group attached to the second carbon atom.
Here's a simple visual representation:
Butane: CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3
Isobutane: CH3-CH(CH3)-CH3