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Pentane and 2-Methyl butane have the same?

Correct answer: C. percentage composition

  • A. Boiling point
  • B. melting point
  • C. percentage composition
  • D. Structural formula

Explanation

Both pentane and 2-methylbutane have the same elements (carbon and hydrogen) and the same number of each element (5 carbon atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms). Therefore, they share the same percentage composition: 83.33% carbon and 16.67% hydrogen

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