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JAMB Chemistry 1981 Question 20

Question 20

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Which of the following can have an isomer?

  1. A.C2H4
  2. B.C4H10
  3. C.C3H8
  4. D.C2H6
  5. E.C6H6
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Answer: B (C4H10)

Explanation

C4H10 can be a straight chain (butane) or branched (2-methylpropane). The smaller alkanes and ethene have only one possible structure.