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Write the trivial and IUPAC names of the branched chain alkane with the lowest molecular mass.

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The trivial name of the branched chain alkane with the lowest molecular mass is isobutane and its IUPAC name is 2-methylpropane.
`CH_3-overset(CH_3)overset(|)(CH)-CH_3` (isobutane)
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