What is the name of this hydrocarbon?
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3-isopentane
2-methylbutane
3-methylbutane
1,2-methylpropane

2-methylebutane

Explanation:

it is a hydrocarbon and there is a specific Rule for its nomenclature.

that is known as IUPAC naming system. According to it

                * For one carbon compound it is known as methane,

                * For 2 ethane,

                * For 3 propane

                * For 4 Butane and so on.

So keeping in mind the compound can be named as

2-methylebutane

*Note: it can also named as isopantane as it is branched and have five carbons but it could not be 3-isopentane.

it is stable as it is in group 0 which have full outer shells of electrons