How many chain isomer can be obtained from alkane C6H14 :
Correct answer: C. 5
- A. 7
- B. 6
- C. 5
- D. 4
Explanation
Hexane (C6H14) has five possible isomers. The isomers are as follows;- Hexane, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3, a six carbon containing, saturated straight chain alkane. - 2-Methylpentane (Isohexane), CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH3, which is a five carbon containing chain with one methyl branch on the carbon number 2.- 3-Methylpentane, CH3CH2CH(CH2)CH2CH3, is also a five-carbon chain, however the methyl group is attached on Carbon number 3.- 2,3-Dimethylbutane, CH3CH(CH3)CH(CH3)CH3, is a four-carbon -containing chain with a methyl group on carbon number 2 and 3.- 2,2-Dimethylbutane (neohexane), CH3C(CH3)2CH2CH3, is a four-carbon chain with two methyl groups attached on carbon number two.
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