Which of the Following Hydrocarbons Contains the Maximum Number of Carbon

Question

Which of the following hydrocarbons contains the maximum number of carbon atoms?
A) butane
B) pentane
C) ethane
D) propane

Accepted Answer

Pentane contains 5 carbon atoms, while butane contains 4, ethane contains 2, and propane contains 3. Therefore, pentane contains the maximum number of carbon atoms among the given hydrocarbons.