Question
What type of isomerism is exhibited by neopentane?
MHT CET
Chemistry
General Organic Chemistry
2026
MHT CET 2026 (11 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. position
- B. chain
- C. geometrical
- D. tautomerism
Answer
B. chain
Step-by-step solution
Neopentane (C_5H_ 12 ) is an isomer of pentane. The isomers of pentane are n-pentane, isopentane, and neopentane. These compounds have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of their carbon skeleton (straight chain versus branched chain). Therefore, neopentane exhibits chain isomerism. Answer: chain
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