Explain why cannot we have isomers of first three members of alkane family.

What is meant by isomers ? Draw the structure of two isomers of butane, C_(4)H_(10) . Explain why we cannot have isomers of first three members of alkane series.

The first member of alkene family is

Write the formulae and names of the first four members of alkane family.

The first member of alkane series is

Write the first five members of alkane series.

Why cannot we move upper jaw ?

What are isomers ? Isomers of the first three members of alkane series are not possible. why?

Explain why carbon differs from rest of the family members.

What family is represented by the general formula C_(n) H_(2n-2) ? Write the IUPAC and common names of the first three members of this family.