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How many isomers are possible for an alkane having molecular formula $C_{5}H_{12}$?
How many isomers are possible for an alkane having molecular formula $C_{5}H_{12}$?
Updated On: Jan 23, 2024
- $5$
- $3$
- $4$
- $2$
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
There can be 3 possible isomers for an alkane having formula $C _{5} H _{12}$. These are as follows:
$\underset{\text{n-pentane}}{CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{3}}$, $CH_3 � \overset{\underset{|}{C}{H_3}}{CH}� \underset{\text{Isopentane}}{CH_{2}} � CH_{3}$,
$CH_3� \overset{\underset{|}{C}{H_3}}{\underset{\overset{|}{\underset{{\text{Neopentane}}}{CH_3}}}{C}}- CH_3 $
$\underset{\text{n-pentane}}{CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{3}}$, $CH_3 � \overset{\underset{|}{C}{H_3}}{CH}� \underset{\text{Isopentane}}{CH_{2}} � CH_{3}$,
$CH_3� \overset{\underset{|}{C}{H_3}}{\underset{\overset{|}{\underset{{\text{Neopentane}}}{CH_3}}}{C}}- CH_3 $
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