MHT CET202313 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual

What is molecular formula of an alkane if it exhibits three structural isomers?

Options

AC ₃ H ₈
BC ₄ H ₁₀
C- C ₅ H ₁₂
DC ₆ H ₁₄

Correct answer

C. - C ₅ H ₁₂

Step-by-step solution

array |c|l|c| array c Number of Carbon atoms array & Alkane & Number of isomers 3 & Propane & No structural isomers 4 & Butane & Two 5 & Pentane & Three 6 & Hexane & Five array

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