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Question
How many isomers of the following hydrocharbons are possible?
C6H14
Solution
C6H14 - Five isomers are possible for this compound, hexane. They are hexane, 2-methylpentane, 3-methylpentane, 2,2-dimethylbutane and 2,3-dimethylbutane.
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