Butane molecules can have a maximum number of isomers.
Correct answer: D. 2
- A. 5
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 2
Explanation
Butane is an alkane with four carbon atoms so the molecular formula is C4H10. It has two isomers; n-butane and isobutane.
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Isomerism occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula but different atom arrangements or spatial orientations. The content includes chain, position, functional, metameric and tautomeric isomerism, along with geometrical and optical isomerism, including cis-trans forms, E/Z notation, chirality and enantiomers.
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