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Question
The number of isomers formed by the hydrocarbon with molecular formula C5H12 is:
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 4
Solution
3
The number of isomers formed by the hydrocarbon pentane, with molecular formula C5H12, is 3. They are n-pentane, isopentane and neopentane.
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