Question

What is the difference between n-propyl and isopropyl? Explain with structure,

Answer 1

Answer. Propane has a straight chain structure. When terminal H of propane is removed it is called n-propyl. When hydrogen from central carbon atom of propane is removed it is called isopropyl, as shown in formula

CH3-CH2-CH2-                   CH3-CH-CH3

 n-propyl                                  isopropyl