Isomerism
How many structural isomers are possible for C₅H₁₂?
Select the correct option:
Solution
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Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms. For Pentane (C5H12), the possible isomers are:
- n-Pentane: A straight chain (CH3−CH2−CH2−CH2−CH3).
- Isopentane (2-Methylbutane): A branched chain with one methyl group on the second carbon.
- Neopentane (2,2-Dimethylpropane): A highly branched chain with two methyl groups on the central carbon.
- These are specifically chain isomers.
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About This Question
- Subject
- chemistry
- Chapter
- some basic principles of organic chemistry
- Topic
- isomerism
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
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