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Question
Which of the following cannot exhibit isomerism?
(a) C4H10
(b) C5H12
(c) C3H8
(d) C6H14
Solution
C3H8
C3H8 is the compound which cannot exhibit isomersim, as it contains only 3 carbon atoms. Isomerism is possible only with hydrocarbons containing 4 or more carbon atoms.
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